What age should kids know how to write thier letters and numbers?

Question

What age should kids know how to write thier letters and numbers?

Answer 1

they may have the beginnings of how to write as soon as 3-4 but they are not expected to know until during their kindergarten year. and can be expected to transpose both letters and numbers until at least 2nd grade if happening later ck for possible learning difficulties.

you can help your child prepare to write by doing some of the following tasks....playing with playdough or clay, allowing them to practice with large markers, crayons or other writing implements, using their fingers to practice drawing/writing in a variety of textured surfaces(on a tray pour sugar/sand/salt) and encourage them to draw/write in the surfaces, have them trace large forms of the letters and numbers(with their fingers and later with marker/crayons/etc)then start trying with paper and the prev writing implements, also dont force them to use one hand or the other they will choose the correct one for them.

Answer 2

Whenever they are ready, another word when they start enjoying holding crayon or pencil  you can start teaching them how to write, as long as they enjoy it and it does not make them frustrated. But it will be more easier if the kids know first or can differentiate among the letters or numbers. I teach the kids I watch since he was about 2 years by showing them the letters or numbers everyday on the story books or on the game, and now he is about 4 yrs old, he already know how to write all the letters ( upper or lower case) ,numbers some words and simple sentence.

So the earlier is the better in regard the enjoyment.

Answer 3

Each child is different. It's best to wait until the child becomes interested in it. I have kids in my class who are 3 and can write their name. I have others who are 4 or 5 and just aren't interested in it yet. Don't push it - let them come to it on their own. If you force a child to practice each letter, they'll often end up disinterested in writing. If you make it applicable to them (i.e. M is for Matt - this is what M looks like), they will be more interested and more eager to learn.

Same with numbers. If you incorporate a lot of numbers into their play, children will become more interested in writing them and using them with more meaning. Let them develop their interest on their own (whether at 3, 4, or 5) and then go from their. Follow their lead, and don't worry if the kid next door can already do it. Chances are, your kid is ahead in his/her own way.

Answer 4

4 or 5 years old

Answer 5

I think that writing numbers should be when they're 3 or 4, and letters a little bit after that.

Answer 6

It's such a range. My child is 3 1/2 and starting to trace numbers and letters. I think 5 is more common?

Answer 7

Children should start writting there letters names at three years old

Answer 8

they start teaching them that at age 5 (kindergarten). that is my son's age and he already knows how to write from 1-50 and all his letters capitals and lowercase.

Answer 9

between 4 and 6

Answer 10

My daughter was around 4. They started teaching her in preschool.

Answer 11

i distinctly remember at the age of 4 in preschool being able to write my alphabet and write to 100

Answer 12

Children will write these when they are ready. The worst thing that parents do is EXPECT them to do this at a certain age because everyone else's child is doing it. We all grow and learn at different rates and different ways.

If you want the child to get a feel for numbers and letters--Montessori shools have fantastic sandpaper cutouts of the letterss that allow little fingers to trace on the paper. Not only does the student 'feel' the texture, they learn to move and to make the shape. Whatever you do and however you do decide to teach, make it fun..make it a game. Eventually the light comes on in the student's mind and they get the symbol matched with the numerical value or letter.

Answer 13

It depends on the individual child.  And it also depends on the s*x of the child I found.. Most girls should be able to write their name by 4 -41/2.  Most boys are busy playing with trucks and such and it takes more time for them to develop an interest in it....

Answer 14

As with most developmental questions, there is no exact answer. However, generally they should be able to do this when they are kindergarten age (around 5).

Answer 15

I teach Kindergarten and my students are 4.8- 6 year olds...Most of them learned their ABC's and Numbers (recognition) in preschool.  In Kindergarten is when they learn the proper handwriting formation for their letters and numbers.  I would suggest learning how to write their name before Kinder and learning how the first letter is uppercase and the remaining letters are lowercase.  It is very hard for Kindergarten teachers to break the habit of all uppercase letters during the year. Best of luck!

Answer 16

i startd to lern whne i waz 19   .    i am stil tring to lern.

Answer 17

Some kids can do this as early as 3.  Other kids are 4 and 5 when they learn this skill.  Your child should be able to do this by 5.  If not you may want to contact his teacher etc. about this.  The age at which a kid can do this also depends on what you mean by write their letters and numbers.  Not all kids will be able to do this in a way that other people can easily tell an /e/ from an /a/.  But if they tell you what the letter/number is you could be able to see some of the characteristics of the letter.

Answer 18

of what my sister's teacher told my mom is before the kid goes to first grade.  The kid should know how to write and read.  Of course they are require to read at a certain level.  Not perfect.  But at least the kid should recognize the letters know how to write and read his or her name and more little and simple stuff

Answer 19

Depending on which state you live in there are certain pre-reqs for kindergarten. In Connecticut, students need to be able to idenitfy the letters of their name, in order, and count 1-10 forwards and backwards, they are also supposed to be able to idenitfy the numbers from 1-10. As far as being able to write their letters I'm not sure. But as a teacher, the more they know when they come to school the better off they are.

Answer 20

It depends on the child. For most kids, they`ll do fine at 4 or 5.

Some kids learn how to in preschool when they are three. But in my option, preschool is a waste of money. I didn`t go to preschool and I`m taking advanced classes at school. Instead of wasting all that money, my mom taught me how to read and write.

Answer 21

This is a great question. Teaching does begin at home. I would say as soon as a child shows interest in writing is a great time to begin. It depends on the child though. Once the child tries to imitate writing as in scribbles, go for it.

A common dilemma still in today's society is that, parents still want the teachers to teach their child everything. They think Kindergarten isn't THAT important, when really it is the foundation of a child's learning. Children in Texas are encouraged to be able to read common simple words by the time Winter break comes around. If they cannot read by the end of Kindergarten, can be the basis on whether the child goes on to 1st grade.

Take care.

Paula Jean.

Answer 22

Actually our preschools teach it but it is mainly taught in kindergarten.

Answer 23

like 4. earlier the better,