As both a mother and a teacher, I am always on the look out for new products that will help my sons get a grasp of those basic skills they need to do well in school. I worry constantly that I am not doing enough to prepare them. My son is only four and he has not been in school long but he already knows that mommy is on a mission and the mission is to get him a good education!
One of my most recent finds (at Target of course!) was the new line of Mead Writing Fundamentals. I love, love, love all the products in this line!
The Mead Writing Fundamentals products are designed to guide parents on how best to introduce and facilitate fundamental writing skills for young learners. Divided into four stages based on the developmental level of the child, these tools progressively build upon one another as children master the skills necessary for writing success.
Many parents don’t realize handwriting development begins well before pencil hits paper. Activities that build eye-hand coordination, introduce pre-writing shapes and focus on multi-sensory skills lay the foundation for successful handwriting. Fittingly, that’s how this progressive line is structured.
Developed in conjunction with a pediatric occupational therapist who specializes in handwriting, the Mead Writing Fundamentals line is divided into four stages based on age and developmental skills. It begins with cutting activities, dot-to-dot projects and coloring exercises that begin eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. Subsequent products/stages then focus on formal handwriting instruction, including letter formation through tracing and writing practice on paper with raised lines.
There are 11 total products available in the Writing Fundamentals line. These products are designed for certain skill levels and are divided into four stages:
Stage 1 – Fine Motor Development
Stage 2 – Letter Formation
Stage 3 – Primary Writing
Stage 4 – Transitional
So there really is everything for all ages and stages!
My Two Cents:
As I said above, I love these products. My son is a bit resistant to writing and he has actually enjoyed using the Dry Erase Activity Board. I find it encouraging to see him working in his Stage 1 books. This entire line appears to be very well planned and thought out. I am very pleased and impressed Mead.
On to the Giveaway!
I have a 5-7 products of the winner’s choice from Mead Writing Fundamentals to giveaway to one lucky winner!
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Just enter your info in the form by Aug 27th at 8 PM PST. I will choose the winner by random number generator then. I will email the winner and the winner will have 48 hours to get back to me or I will choose a new winner.
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Deal”icious Mom’s Giveaway Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided Mead Writing Fundamentals products to review and giveaway. The opinions in this post are entirely my own. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in anyway other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.
My name is Sara, I am a wife, a mom to 2 jokers also known as my little boys (a 5 year and 2yr old!), and a Special Education High School teacher...not sure I have room for anything else but I sure can try!
Capital Letter Stories – we have novice writers in our household who could benefit!
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All of the Early Writing & Activity Books look great! The Mead Idea Builders would be perfect for my daughter who loves to think up stories. The Mead Numer Stories would be helpful for my 4year old!
I like the Mead® Learn To Letter Tablet the most so I can work on writing letters with my daughter. Thanks for the giveaway!
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their Erasable Refrigerator Calendar would be great to have to keep organized during the school year.
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The Real Simple countertop organizer would be great because I have a pile on my desk that is out of control.
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I like the Dry Erase Activity Board because you can resuse it for so many learning activities, letters, numbers, shapes, pictures etc
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My son is an artist… I would love to get their sketch pads and tracing pads to hone his skills!
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i def would say the early writing and activity books i have lil ones here!!
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thanks for the chance:)
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Love ‘em all! I’d start with the Letter & Number stories
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they would love the snip it! book because they love to use scissors and it’s good for practicing fine motor skills
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i like snip it best because i need to teach my lil one how to use scissors
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