133. How to Teach Handwriting with Holly Britton

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 fatigueHow to help older kids without going back to baby workSimple next steps you can start this week*Jump start your family’s learning fun and curiosity with the Love of Learning Launch Pad! Know your starting point and next steps in this free quiz! https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0CONNECT WITH HOLLY:Holly on Substack: https://substack.com/@hollyonhandwritingWebsite: http://www.squigglesquad.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squigglesquadhandwriting/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SquiggleSquadLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-britton-05b42020/CONNECT WITH KAMI:Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami:https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PST:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast See our main website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar