Handwriting Progression in Preschool
September 18, 2023
Writing and drawing are staples in the early childhood classroom. Preschool-age children will use writing and drawing to communicate their ideas, feelings, and findings. As children write and transition to the stages of letter formation and invented or phonetic spelling, we begin to see their handwriting take shape. Handwriting, or penmanship, is a skill that develops over time as children progress through elementary school. Handwriting is also a complex process that involves the sensory systems working cooperatively. In the early years, our focus is on supporting children through the early stages of writing and drawing through the exploration of writing materials in play, modeling writing for them, creating opportunities for group and individual writing experiences, and engaging with families to promote writing experiences at home.
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