Observation Task 4: Development of Early Writing Skills

Table 4: Development of Early Writing Skills

Developmental Supporting Activities Links to the ADEC Comments
Writing Stage Curriculum
-hold a marker to begin The student can
approximated writing. connect between
the picture and the
-hold a marker word.
efficiently to begin
approximated writing

Tracing the word by using flash

cards.

This is for high

level students.

Using flash cards to copy the word.

form letters using art This is for low
materials level students.

Make the letter by using small

colorful papers.
 write letters clearly.
experiments with letter
formation by using sand,
play-dough or foam.
This activity will
develop children’s
fine motor skills,
because they learn
by the sand.

Write the letter by using the sand.

Reflections on Observation Task 4: Development of Early Writing

Skills

1. Describe and explain two (2) suggested strategies that the teacher can use to help the majority of
the students within their developmental writing stage.

There are different strategies that the teacher can use it writing area to help the student to develop
their writing stage, fore example she can use water color to write the letter by finger printing. Also the
teacher can bring different color of string and let the children to make the letter.