sue exhull - You didn't say how old your daughter is. Concentrate on the reading. As far as penmanship goes, as long as it is legible don't worry. What is more important is that she learns to express her thoughts in written form. Drawing is a good beginning to develop language expression. Be sure that she includes colour and detail. Start there and help her to describe the story.

Don't forget we have word processors. Teach her keyboarding skills and let her write with a computer. Use spell check. I wish I could be more help.

Good luck,

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