Redbridge SERC

Directional Stages of Writing

Resource type: Lesson Resources  —  Date posted: March 20th, 2012   Number of views: 2779


This pack outlines the early developmental stages of writing a child needs to work through to ensure they have fully understood the language linked to directional 'writing'.

Ensure all children can do each of these stages before asking them to 'write' their name. 
Alongside this, ensure all the children have frequent opportunities to develop their fine and gross motor skills before asking them to sit down and write. 


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