[header] How to teach a child to write [title] Let your kid color. [step] Give your child crayons specifically made for younger kids, and let them color. Younger kid's crayons are usually smaller and wider (more like a pebble than a stick), so they are easier to grasp. 
[substeps] Just like any part of the body, kids need to build up muscle and dexterity in their hands before they learn to write. If it's a nice day, take it outside.