Mead

I don't know if you have seen some of the new products put out by "Mead"...but I love them! They now have a "Early Writing & Activity Book" line. One of my favorites is the "Color Bound" book. It features simple coloring pages with thick black lines that are raised. This teaches the child that there is a boundary while coloring and helps them learn how to stay in the lines. Now you can make pages like this on your own buy taking Elmer's glue and tracing lines with it and then letting it dry...but, let's face it, this is easier.

They also have writing tablets that are similar to "Handwriting without Tears". Be sure to check them out:

http://www.meadonline.com/Products/EarlyWriting.aspx

I've seen them at Target and Staples so far. Happy shopping!