Objective

To help your child learn how to write the cursive lower case letter u.

Goal

At the end of the lesson your child will be able to write the lower case letter u in cursive handwriting.

Time requirement

10 minutes.

Grade level

Second grade.

Teaching tips

Do you know how to eat with chopsticks? If so, teach your children how to eat with chopsticks, too. This might improve their handwriting through improving their fine motor skills. Plus, once you’ve learned to eat with chopsticks, it’s fun to eat out at certain Asian restaurants where the use of chopsticks is common.