Episode Details

How to teach handwriting at home in K–2 (and support older kids who still struggle) with clear, doable steps that build skills and confidence.

In this episode, I’m joined by Holly Britton (M.Ed.), the program designer of Squiggle Squad, to talk through what to teach first, when to start, common mistakes that make handwriting harder, and what to do if your child already learned… but writing is still messy, tiring, or frustrating.

We cover:

• Signs your child is ready (and what to do if they’re not yet)

• The first handwriting skills to teach before “practice pages”

• Fixing common issues like poor letter formation, spacing, grip, and fatigue

• How to help older kids without going back to baby work

• Simple next steps you can start this week

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