Now you can help your preschooler get acquainted with the D`Nealian handwriting system with simple instruction in letter recognition and formation--at home or in a school setting. Donald Thurber, creator of the D`Nealian handwriting system, provides directions for forming each lower-case letter of the alphabet that you can read aloud to your child while your child repeats the directions and traces the letter with his/her finger.This synchronized audio-oral approach, combined with finger tracing for reinforcement, will help your child develop the readiness skills needed for more formal handwriting instruction. Special introductory material explains the purpose and objectives for beginning letter recognition and formation and give you the guidance you need to work successfully with your preschooler on these beginning handwriting skills.