This document provides guidelines for early writing instruction. It emphasizes using meaningful contexts to teach writing mechanics like handwriting and spelling. It recommends using students' oral compositions to give insights into writing and keeping the benefits of writing clearly in mind. Teachers should read to students and discuss genres to serve as models. Developing natural curiosity and thinking skills is also important. The document outlines proper handwriting formation, slant, size, alignment and spacing. It suggests using worksheets and fun, non-mechanical copying activities to practice handwriting.