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My 6-year-old daughter has had quite the struggle with handwriting. Last year, in Kindergarten, her handwriting scores were so low, that there was a time when it was close to interfering with her moving up to the First Grade.
That is why I was delighted to see it improve drastically over the last couple of months. She was promoted to First Grade and currently has an A in handwriting. I am so proud!
My four-year-old makes it a point to sit at the kitchen table while my daughter and I work together on her spelling and handwriting homework. When she has spelling words to practice, he is quick to ask if he can also write the words. He smiles brightly and says to me, “I just love homework.”
I like to also use that time to give him his own age appropriate handwriting sheets to work with. Mead products are PERFECT for this.
Yes, we have become huge fans of Mead Writing Fundamentals.
I love, love, LOVE the Learn to Letter raised ruling primary paper. It has been very helpful for my daughter. We use these sheets to practice her spelling words. She loves that she can see and feel the grooves.
Since she writes only on handwriting sheets in class, using Mead Writing Fundamentals at home as well, helps to enforce proper letter placement.
It has been such a help for her and I know that it has made a huge difference with her handwriting.
My son loves letters and has been thoroughly enjoying the Capital Letter Stories, which uses rhyming stories, bright colors and adorable pictures to introduce proper letter formation. He has so much fun with it.
He has also had fun pasting the badges, that he earns at the end of each section, onto the certificate that is placed at the very back of the Capital Letter Stories. Once he has earned and glued on all of the badges, his certificate will be complete. He gets to have fun with glue and feel a sense of accomplishment at the same time. What else could a four-year-old ask for?
Mead Writing Fundamentals has plenty of sheets to work with in all of its four stages:
- Stage 1: Fine Motor Development for Pre-K and up
- Stage 2: Letter Formation for Pre-K thru 2nd Grade
- Stage 3: Primary Writing for Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade
- Stage 4: Writing Fluency for 1st Grade and up
Mead’s website is also filled with fun tips, activities and demos to help you build skills with your children.
To help get you started with that skill building, we would like to give one of you 5 Mead Writing Fundamental products of your choice. Just leave a comment below to enter by Friday, October 1st. We will announce our winner on Saturday, October 2nd. This giveaway is open to both US and Canadian shipping addresses and is void where prohibited. Please see our site’s Terms and Conditions of Use for more information.
trixx says
This would be so useful for my daughter. Thanks for the chance!
Lisa L says
What great products! My nieces could sure use them
Sheila Hickmon says
This would be great for my daughter!
Thanks for the chance!
Melissa R. says
This is perfect for my son and niece!
Jennette says
I would love these for my kids! They look fun:)
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Kimberly says
This looks like a great system.
Page Turner (Heather) says
My daughter’s handwriting is pretty good, and it’s currently one of her favorite subjects, but this would be great for additional practice and for introductory materials for my son. Thanks for the giveaway!
staceyk says
This would be perfect for our children to teach them the correct way to write before all the bad habits set in!
Karen Propes says
Awesome giveaway, writing tools are always low at our house
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Jaime P says
sounds like these will be great helpers for our 1st grader
Staci A says
My son struggled with handwriting in kindergarten too. In first, he has improved greatly, but it’s still something he has to work at. Finding fun ways to practice has definitely helped.
nan lara says
would be great for my son, thanks
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Heather H. says
My little PreK man would love these to practice on and get ahead!
Kathy Stevenson says
This sounds wonderful for my oldest daughter!
Christine Jensen says
My first grader struggles with fine motor skills and handwriting. These sound great for giving him some extra practice
Jen says
I would love to get some of these for my daughter!
Sarah - PS Mom Reviews says
My PreK son would love this. We do a lot of work on things like this at home.
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AutumH says
My seven year old is in second grade and still has trouble with his writing skills. This would be a wonderful teaching tool to help me practice with him and support him as he goes.
Steph says
I love the Mead products. They really do help my young writers. We might have a long was to go, Mead has helped us along the way.
Wendy M says
My youngest just started kindergarten and these would be great to help him in his handwriting.
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Chava says
This would be great for my daughter
Nancy says
This would be great for my almost 4 year old who insists on doing homework while his big brother is doing his!
Barbara Manatee says
I am a special ed teacher and would love to have these for my classroom!
cherice says
Stage 1 looks perfect for my little man! Thanks for the chance.
diane taylor says
these would be so helpful at my home. thanks [email protected]
Some Lucky Dog says
Thanks for the chance to win these for my grandson!
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Jessica T says
Either of my kids would enjoy these!
cory says
this would be perfect for my daughter who is in preschool.
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Karen says
We are huge fans of these product,s, thanks!
melissa says
these look like excellent products! thanks for the great giveaway!
Mozi Esmes Mommy says
I already bought some of the stage 1 workbooks and would love to add to our collection!
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LaVonne says
Homeschooling my preschooler right now. Thanks for this one!
Jen N says
This looks wonderful…and very appropriate for my daughter’s writing needs! Thanks for the giveaway!
judy brittle says
With 9 grandchildren this would really be useful. Thank you!
Rebecca says
My four year old would love this!
Magi says
My 4-year-old is obsessed with writing. She would love this.
Amber says
What a great learning resource! My 4 year old would love it!
Jen C says
My three year olds love doing workbooks, these would be a great addition to the stash!
Marisa says
These would really help my kindergarten-age daughter. Thanks!
Idaho Jill says
This would be great for my preschooler, thanks!
Christi says
I LOVE these product! As a literacy leader and as a former first grade teacher, I wish someone had thought of this long ago!!
Maria Gina says
I have three kids and these would be great for them . Thank you for this giveaway.God bless.
Sarah says
I have two little ones that could use a little help. My 5 year old hates writing…anything to help would be fantastic
meghan says
This would be awesome for my little guy who should Kindergarten next year!
Linda Kish says
These would be great for my great nephew to use.
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Deborah says
My 3 kiddos sure would benefit:)
Marj M. says
I would love to win these for the Church After School Program. These are the “workbooks” the Pastor put on his wish list.
Terra Jones says
I would love a chance to win this! Thank you!
Terra Heck says
These would be great educational tools for my children. Thanks.
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Debbie says
I have seen these, thank you for your review. These would be perfect for my little to build her confidence in writing.
Milcah says
I would find these very useful.
TopazTook says
My four-year-old is into learning her letters and trying to write them lately, but she can get frustrated — this would be a great help for her.
Melissa S says
my Kindergartener could really use this!
Jen says
my kids could really use this product!
Noreen says
i have used their products before and they are great
pam r. says
We homeschool too, so this would be awesome!
Cindy says
I’d love to have some of this stuff for our homeschool!