1. From easy to difficult, step by step.
This principle applies to all learning. As we all know, it is much easier to use a hard pen than a brush. We have no reason to give up the easy and ask for the difficult, and it is hard to give up the soft.
The structure of hard pen characters is the same as that of brush characters, but the writing tools used are different and the brushwork is different. Hard pen writing is relatively simple.
Hard pen writing is good, at least the structure of Chinese characters is well mastered. Practice writing brush again, as long as you learn to use a pen systematically, you can write well soon.
2. Have a clear goal, and don't forget your initiative.
When you really can't make a choice, ask yourself, what is the purpose of letting children learn calligraphy? Do you want to write your homework or test paper better, or do you want to experience and inherit the traditional culture of China? If it is the former, choose hard pen decisively. If it is the latter, you can start with a brush.
3. Age is also a consideration.
If the child is in grade one or two, it is recommended to start with a hard pen, because the introduction of writing brush is relatively difficult, and the child's ability to accept Chinese characters, understand Chinese characters and control writing brush is not enough. If children start directly from the brush, the progress of learning will be mostly slow, which will easily make children feel tired of learning.
If the child is above the third grade, he can choose to start learning with a brush.
4. Children's interests
Some children may be particularly interested in brush calligraphy and are particularly willing to learn it. No matter how old you are, you can start with a brush. After all, interest comes first.