Although sometimes I find it a little difficult to get her to follow instructions because she likes to do things her own way.

Don't they all? Some are more forceful about it, though. 🤣

Ultimately, one of the joys of homeschooling is when you figure out how to get them to the goal in a way they they enjoy and therefore learn more quickly than if it's an unpleasant task.

Do you have access to painting materials? I wonder if a thick paintbrush and water, to write letters on the pavement, would help. I often saw kids get so much enjoyment dipping in the water and forming the letters on the floor outside. You could even pretend it's like a wand and tell her she has to hold it in the correct way in order to make the spell work. She could do this with paper and paints too, if you have the materials.