Play Smart Learn to Write Workbook - by Gakken Early Childhood Experts (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Whether they are just learning how to hold a pencil, or already know how to write out their name, this workbook enhances early writing skills and fine motor coordination. Beginning with basic lines and curves, activities progress to practicing letters and numbers, all in the guise of entertaining puzzles and games. Activities on every page include:

Colorful, lively illustrations to help children visually connect letters and sounds.

Skill-building activities

Tips for parents to boost kids' motivation, confidence and progress

A spot to show off a reward sticker

The step-by-step methods in Play Smart workbooks have been developed and honed by early childhood experts for decades. Activities are thoughtfully designed to keep children thoroughly engaged in learning, ensuring they're well-prepared for school and beyond.

About the Author

Well-known throughout Asia for its bestselling workbooks, Gakken is also widely respected in academic circles, publishing popular teaching materials for preschools, kindergartens, and primary schools. In addition to its substantial publishing business, Gakken also runs 18,000 learning centers called "Gakken Classrooms" and operates preschools inspired by the successful fun-first, highly interactive formula used in their workbooks.

Katerina Walls is an expert in the cognitive development of children. She received her training from Georgetown University, focusing on applied linguistics (how first, second, and third languages are acquired by young children) and developmental psychology. She has observed, consulted with, and facilitated the learning of children ages 0-12 years and their parents globally in research laboratories, developmental clinics, hospitals, classrooms, homes, and on Zoom. She has helped hundreds of children become the best version of themselves through one-to-one enrichment and coaching using her original method for motivating and engaging children to learn. She aspires to create resources that inspire children to become lifelong learners.