Writing is a complex skill that brings together fine motor control, visual coordination, attention, and spatial awareness. Pre-writing includes all the playful and structured activities that prepare children for handwriting, helping them develop essential abilities such as line precision, directionality, and shape reproduction. Starting early means supporting balanced development and preventing later difficulties — turning the learning of writing into an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Erickson’s pre-writing resources, based on scientific research and a playful approach, offer gradual, engaging pathways to strengthen graphomotor and perceptual skills. With a variety of inclusive materials – worksheets, guided paths, illustrations, and multisensory activities – these volumes are perfect for both classroom use and individual practice, combining learning with fun every step of the way.

THE AUTHORS

Chiara Leoni, graduated in Biological Sciences, she has carried out basic research in the field of Neuroscience. Since 2000 she has been a science teacher in secondary schools. Loretta Pavan, graduated in Educational and Training Sciences and obtained a Master's degree in Metacognition and Academic Success. She works as a Professional Socio-Pedagogical Educator with children with intellectual disabilities and learning disorders. Gloria Argentieri, a Developmental Neuro and Psychomotor Therapist and author of children’s stories, she has always worked in rehabilitation with children aged 2 to 8 who present with neurodevelopmental disorders. Manuela Piazza, primary school teacher. Patrizia Fantuzzi, for many years, she was Head of the Socio-Pedagogical Area at the Social Cooperative L’Arcobaleno Servizi in Reggio Emilia, where she developed numerous intervention projects in challenging classroom contexts and provided teacher training on learning-related issues. She is currently General Director of the same cooperative. Simona Tagliazucchi, who holds a degree in Motor Sciences, is a member of the diagnostic and rehabilitation team at L’Arcobaleno Servizi in Reggio Emilia, where she serves as Head of Rehabilitation. She is particularly involved in assessing motor and psychomotor profiles and coordinating rehabilitative workshop activities. Rita Pellegrini, was a primary school teacher. She obtained a diploma in Graphology from the University of Urbino and later expanded her expertise by studying dysgraphia, gaining a specialisation in handwriting re-education. Lucia Dongilli, has been teaching in primary schools for forty years. Passionate about computing and new technologies, she has developed simple software tools that she uses to support her work with children. Silvia Borelli, a specialist support teacher, has taught in primary schools for over thirty years. For several years, she served as the SEN (Special Educational Needs) coordinator at the Istituto Comprensivo Riva2. Since 2007, she has collaborated with the Grafein team at the Eliodoro Cooperative based in Riva del Garda (TN). Stefania Mei, A speech and language therapist since 1997, she has worked in private facilities in the provinces of Milan and Lecco. Sara Vegini, A speech and language therapist since 2004, she has worked in private and NHS-contracted facilities in the Milan metropolitan area.