And the handwork…
Where to begin? We learned to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and sew. Recently, I’ve been reminded of the joy of slow sewing. There’s something truly meditative about it.
But in terms of writing, handwork develops fine motor skills, which you need for handwriting. From the Rudolf Steiner curriculum:
“Handwork is a practical art that involves the senses of sight and touch as well as balance and movement. In doing handwork, fine motor skills are refined. The children learn respect for the process of making something and gain confidence in their ability to complete a task.”