FUNdations- Level 1 Support Pack

Review Letter Fbrmations With Your ChildFor the next three weeks, your child willpractice writing the letters in lower-case.Encourage correct pencil gripBe sure your child has the pencil betweenthe index finger and the thumb and thenrests it on the other fingers.Practice the letter formationsYou can practice the leiter formations athome just like we are practicing them inschool. See the attached writing paperwith pictures. We call this our WritingGrid. The pictures indicate the names ofthe lines: the sky line. plane line. grassline and worm line.Left Hand Pencil GripRight Hand Pencil GripWhen your child writes, both elbowsshould be on the table and feet should beon the floor, if possible. You can use anold box under the table if the table is toohigh. Also, have your child hold the paperwith the non-writing hand.Say the verbal step-by-stepguidelines while your child makeseach letter.As your child writes the letter, guide himor her by reading the directions on theenclosed Letter FOrmation Guide.Practice some letters each night, asindicated below. Have your child writeeach of these letters five times on theWriting Grid. Each time, be sure that youread the step-by-step directions to guidethe correct letter formation.LEVEL 1 HOME SUPPORT PACK PAGE 4©2002 Wilson Language Training Corporation Wilson Fundations®