'Handwriting is a difficult, complex task that requires specific teaching' (Gould, 1991 as cited by Teaching Early Writing-Part 1, [n.d.]). It is important as it is the form by which we read written language and 'communicate individual ideas and knowledge' (Gould, 1991 as cited by Teaching Early Writing-Part 1, [n.d.]). Handwriting should be readable and properly formed by hand with aid of a writing implement (a pen or pencil) that is held and used correctly. It is vital, when beginning to teach your child how to write, that you teach them the correct way to hold the pencil as well as the correct way to construct the letters. If you want some help in teaching your child the correct way to hold a pencil, view the videos below. Also, this link will show you the correct way to write lowercase and capital letters in Victorian Modern Cursive; the standard for most schools.
Handwriting, as mentioned above, is a complex task. It is a task that requires fine motor skills in addition to 'rapid and precise mobilisation and synchronisation' (Teaching Early Writing-Part 1, s.18, n.d.). It also requires many different approaches, academic skills, cognitive procedures and brain functions (Teaching Early Writing-Part 1, s.18, n.d.). It is important to remember that drawing is an important part of writing and should be highly encouraged in childhood, as it helps develop children's fine motor skills and improves their ability to draw the sometimes-intricate shapes needed for writing letters. Beading and threading are also great activities to develop your child's fine motor skills and prepare them for handwriting.
Handwriting, as mentioned above, is a complex task. It is a task that requires fine motor skills in addition to 'rapid and precise mobilisation and synchronisation' (Teaching Early Writing-Part 1, s.18, n.d.). It also requires many different approaches, academic skills, cognitive procedures and brain functions (Teaching Early Writing-Part 1, s.18, n.d.). It is important to remember that drawing is an important part of writing and should be highly encouraged in childhood, as it helps develop children's fine motor skills and improves their ability to draw the sometimes-intricate shapes needed for writing letters. Beading and threading are also great activities to develop your child's fine motor skills and prepare them for handwriting.