Originally Posted by
LOKNLOD
I like the "you don't write with a pencil held by the eraser, do you?" tactic.
Two variations:
1.) Classroom version
Stand in front of a blank cardboard target, sheet of paper, whatever.
Get a Sharpie.
Take the cap off, and put it on the opposite end.
Ask someone to write their name one the target.
Make them do it only holding it by the cap, at the far end.
Laugh at poor penmanship.
Hold it correctly (closer to the tip).
See improvement.
(hopefully) observe lightbulb moments.