Teaching writing in kindergarten, has always been pretty didactic. We're talking about the basics, showing a child how to form a letter, teaching them that a "b" has a line and a loop, and helping them copy that shape over and over. It's about rote instruction and practice to build a fundamental skill.

New technology and new teaching methods are changing this. We're moving beyond just worksheets and pencils.

We have Interactive Apps, where kids can now learn to write on a tablet. Apps can give them immediate feedback on their letter formation, and with a fun animation or sound. It is still a form of guided, didactic learning, but it's way more engaging and personalized.

Those who are advanced in using gadgets or privileged to have one, we can have the Voice-to-Text, kids who struggle with the physical act of writing but have big ideas, can be helped by the voice-to-text tools that let them "write" by speaking. the cons of this is that this separates the creative process from the mechanical one. They can focus on storytelling without being frustrated by forming letters. I think it can give a sense of agency and empowerment.

We also have Digital Storybooks: using a tablet or computer, kids can create their own stories and add their own drawings and text. This shifts the focus from just copying letters to using writing as a tool for self-expression and creativity.

These tools can add new, richer layer. Turning writing from a potentially frustrating, repetitive task into something more interactive, creative, and fun. It's less about the teacher's rules and more about the child's expression.

Though using technology to teach kindergarteners how to write has its drawbacks, it's great for engagement, but kids might become too reliant on devices and not develop essential pen and paper skills. Writing by hand is a fundamental part of daily life, from making a grocery list to taking notes or writing a letter. If children don't get enough practice with a pen or pencil, they might lose out on the tactile learning and fine motor skills that handwriting provides.