Step 1:

Teach the pupil to say the action words as they appear on the screen with the animation. When the child can say the pattern, as the words appear, move to the next step.

Step 2:

Teach the child how to write in the air with the animated strokes. They should not touch the screen. Use the pointer finger as a magic pencil. Chant the action words and write in the air with the animation. It is a good idea to vary the muscle groups used to make the movements. Try using the opposite hand and then the elbows. Gross patterns are not muscle group specific.

Step 3:

When the child can say the action words and move with the image, it is time to try the same thing at the school desk with a pencil and paper. Remember that poor ergonomics can block good movement. Be sure the child says the action words so the pencil can move with the voice. The vocal is a critical indicator. When movement guidance is visual, the voice won't work because movement is not rhythmic. Slow or fast, the vocal guidance of movement allows rhythm into the pattern. Later on, the brain will be able to scale the movement sequences to various speeds for application. If the voice won't work have the pupil try on unlined paper - with eyes closed. Then try again to get the voice with eyes open. I use a command sequence to focus on the vocal: "On your mark, Get set, Say it."

Incidentally, a magic slate works great for eyes-closed practice.