Learning to write well formed letters is one of my homeschool priorities. There are four techniques that make a difference in encouraging my children to feel greater intrinsic motivation to write carefully. Give Ample Time to Practice Writing Don’t rush it. Allow more than enough time to practice writing. Decrease the distractions in the room. Simplify the words to be written. We find that it works best to copy type written material rather than producing new sentences, because then there isn’t any worry about spelling or word order.