A common concern that I hear moms say is: “In OT, they want him to color, but he doesn’t make any marks on the paper! He’s never going to hold a pencil, he’s never going to write his name!”
Take a deep breath, it’s not a big deal. Coloring is a preferred activity, not everyone likes it. And that’s ok!! There are other ways to teach children how to write their letters to prepare them for writing.
This Montessori school used ground coffee and a tray for the children to make letters with their finger. Other ideas include shaving cream, sand, or dirt! Get a stick while outside and show him/her that you can make designs in the dirt.
Some children actually prefer to use a pen. I have noticed that while I’m writing my notes in session, the child is fascinated by what I’m doing. Take out a note pad and start writing, chances are they will imitate what they see.
Have fun!!
Therapy Ever After 
Coffee grounds – what a great idea! We do this activity using kinetic sand and it works really well and is really fun! Thanks for this great post!