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Handwriting and literacy

I am a firm believer of the power of handwriting. Practicing handwriting from early stages assists in the development of writing and reading skills. It also assists knowledge to be committed to memory.

A recent study reported in the Sydney Morning Herald identified a strong correlation between students being taught to write letters correctly and higher writing/reading in 12 months. The practice of repeating letters and the sounds that connect with the letters commits to memory better for future recall.

Development of handwriting also has to be effective. Barbara Brann developed a writing program called Casey the Caterpillar which breaks down the letter into shapes. Each letter has to begin from the top down and letters formed in the correct order. The develops fine motor skills also that can be applied across other areas of the curriculum.

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