Ready to Write

Building Writing Confidence

From strengthening tiny hands to drawing shapes and writing letters, this class is full of practical tools and strategies to support your child’s early writing journey.

Age Range: 3-6 | What’s included in the course:

  • Our Ready to Write course includes 10 guided video lessons with miss beth, featuring guided lessons, writing tips (bring your whiteboard + dry erase markers!), and fun activities you can play again and again.

  • Each lesson includes guided writing walkthroughs — a small dry erase board and markers are encouraged for this course!

  • Get insight and parent tips from Miss beth on understanding phonological awareness and building your child’s fine motor skills.

one-time payment, lifetime access

$225 $199

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