not because he can't but because he doesn't want to and doesnt think its important. Or he is just masking how hard all this is for him?
DeHe
I hear you DeHe, but he is 5. It's ok to recognize that his work ethic isn't what you want it to be and try to find ways to nurture, but dont' panic, ok?
I would look for non-paper/pencil ways to increase hand coordination that actually interest him. There is a way to make decorative beads by twisting wire around popsicle sticks, sewing, clay, papermache, cup stacking, Rubix cube twisting, musical instruments, rock digging and identification, circut boards. Find him something to do that requires attention to detail and manual dexterity that relates in SOME way to a topic HE finds interesting. Then relax about the mess papers - afterall, he is showing excellent judgement about how he wants to use his resources - it's just that he's missing the opportunity to practice coloring that kids this age usually really need.
Good Luck,
Grinity
