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
Stage three - Writing letters using markers KWC3- Hold pencil or marker Using this
Strings of efficiently to begin book that
letters approximated writing. contains white
board is a very
KLCP3- Use directionality left good idea
to right, top to bottom when because
engaged in reading and writing children can
and play. write and erase
their writing
KLK3- use efficient and easily.
consistent motion to form
letters.

Stage three - Using sticky balls to form sound KLCP3- Use directionality left Using the
Strings of /u/. to right, top to bottom when sticky balls is
letters engaged in reading and writing fun for the
and play. children
because it’s a
new way for
KLK3- use efficient and them to write
consistent motion to form the letters
letters. instead of
using markers
or pencils.

Stage three - Using the play dough to form the KWC4- Forms most letters All the
Strings of letters. correctly using sand, play children love
letters dough or foam. to play with the
play dough
because its fun
KLK3- use efficient and for them and
consistent motion to form they can form
letters. it in any way
they want.
Also, its helps
to support their
fine motor
skills because
they use their
hands and
fingers to form
 the letters.

Suggestions for the further development of early writing skills

 The teacher can download apps on the iPads for the students to practice their writing and to make
writing more fun. Such as, iWriteWords app. It's a digital literacy app that helps children to develop
their writing, spelling and math skills. The app grabs children's attention because its colourful and
they have to drag the crab to trace the letter by following the correct order of number.
 Since most of the boys rather to play with the Legos, the teacher can provide for them the Lego mat
which they can write letters on it by placing the small Lego pieces on the mat to motivate them to
write the letters. Learning while playing will help them to learn better.