Observation Task 4: Development of Early Writing Skills

Table 4: Development of Early Writing Skills

Developmental Supporting Activities Links to the ADEC Curriculum Comments
Writing Stage

string of Pinboard The students will order the pins Saying the
letters based on the letter. sound of letter
p.

string of Playdough The teacher

letters
The students will identify letter p can put basis
by make it with playdough. with letter P
for the
students how
cant do the
letter well so
the basis will
help them.

string of Tracing cards

letters
They identify letter p with saying
the sound of p.
 Suggestions for the further development of early writing skills
Teach your child to print her first name.
Show your child that written words are a part of daily life.

Reflections on Observation Task 4: Development of Early Writing Skills

1. What are developmental writing stages the majority of the students in?

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