ABC+Boom

 Printing in Kindergarten

I use a program called ABC Boom when I teach printing. The children use the icons on the next 3 pages to remind them how to print letters and numbers using the proper strokes. We often refer to letters as tall ones that "go up into the sky", or "down under the ground". Letters that take one space are written "on the ground". At the beginning of the year, we focus a lot on children's names. It is beneficial if your child knows how to print his or name, and is familiar with many lower case letters/sounds.

The following statements are written by the ABC Boom presenters: ** ABC Boom! ** provides a solid foundation in handwriting and fosters the automatic motor skills that will help prevent problems with letter reversal, letter direction and handwriting speed.
 *  ** ABC BOOM! ** is a multi-sensory handwriting method designed for children in the early years of education. This methodology includes the use of kinesthetic, movement, touch, and vision senses.

The **ABC Boom!** approach begins with play activities leading to more systematic handwriting instruction in the later years. ||