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Different Strokes: Using differentiation in handwriting for student success

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All students are different. Whether the difference lies in their rate of learning, approach to tasks or individual interests, every student will benefit from differentiation in the classroom.

The art in handwriting

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When you think about it, handwriting is art. The act of handwriting is a combination of subtle shifts in pencil control, clockwise and anticlockwise movements, and the use of a variety of exit and entry angles.

Part two: Tips for developing your students' fine motor skills

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Handwriting is a complex task that relies on both gross and fine motor skills. Let’s explore ways to develop fine motor skills.

Part one: Tips for developing your students' gross motor skills

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Do you sometimes see students slouched and fatigued at their desks? Do they complain that their hand is tired after a short writing task? The problem could be poor gross motor development.

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Make handwriting meaningful for the upper years

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The key to engaging upper primary students in handwriting practice is to make it both meaningful and manageable. Give them relevant and engaging practice activities rather than asking them to copy lengthy, meaningless texts.

Set the scene for handwriting success

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Handwriting is the perfect activity to help students settle down and focus when they come in from morning break. To set the scene for quiet work time, clear desks of clutter – all a student needs is a sharp pencil…

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