Writing on Paper

Writing on Paper
Language - Writing
Level	Primary
Prerequisites	Writing on Chalkboard Metal Insets
Materials	Montessori writing paper pencil

In this activity the child practices writing letters on paper.
The type of writing paper used is available to print below.

Presentations

Introduction

1. Take the paper and pencil to a table. Turn the paper at an angle.

   

2. Show the child that the whole letter should fit on the stripe.

   

3. Show the child how to use a finger to space the letters.

   

4. If the child writes a letter that they are unhappy with, instead of erasing it, have them cross it out.

   

5. Ask the child which of the letters in the row they think is the nicest. Have them circle that letter.

   

6. Most lowercase letters fit on just the stripe.

   

7. Later show that some letters have parts that go above the stripe, and some have parts that go below the stripe.

   

Variations and Extensions

• A laminated sheet of Montessori writing paper and fine-point dry-erase marker could also be used.

Comments

• Here is a chart showing a possible order in which letters could be introduced for handwriting.

  

Material

To Print

Picture-Top 5 Lines	Full Page 9 Lines	Full Page 8 Pink Lines

Further Reading

• Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, pages 146-147