This is a long one, I say it is short at the start, but I didn't know what I was talking about... I do feel like I know a bit about how to teach writing and it is so much easier for your child to learn to write the right way, so give it a quick look. If you feel like you have got the idea, skip to around the 17 minute mark and I give a bit of a run down on the best order to teach, which I think gives a good insight on the reasoning behind how we are doing this. The children often go through periods where they love writing and when it leads to quick progress I think that excites them, so try to get two minutes of writing into your busy days whenever you can (so much easier said, than done) and you will see the skill blossom.
Download writing squares - Everyone should print a few dozen of these!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwzunNaHHgjpOFZ0cGRmVkNhVG8/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwzunNaHHgjpOFZ0cGRmVkNhVG8/view
Download writing sheets for short phonetic words
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwzunNaHHgjpUzZ1T0ZqMEJCVHM/view
Download writing sheets for longer phonetic words
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwzunNaHHgjpWTV1ZXc2SjJNVDQ/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwzunNaHHgjpWTV1ZXc2SjJNVDQ/view
