Developmental writing
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Developmental writing is a method by which we learn to write. It follows a fairly linear process from random scribbles, to perfect handwriting.
[edit] From scribbling to perfect writing
The stages are as follows:
- Random scribbles.
- Clockwise movements over the page.
- Anticlockwise movements and straight lines.
- Shape-like objects appear randomly over the page.
- Shapes which begin to look more like the person's given name appear, especially the first letter.
- Letters of the given name begin to line up, though not in the correct order.
- The correct order begins to be used, but can be inconsistent.
- Name written consistently, and beginning to become smaller and more controlled.
- Person adds family name, then names of their family members(this stage can occur earlier, but generally appears here).
- From this point on more words are added, especially names of friends and teachers etc.
- The handwriting becomes clearer and more controlled.
[edit] A natural process
This process happens naturally if the opportunity is provided, and the process is encouraged. It cannot be rushed, and children will develop through the stages as they are ready. The most important part of the process is that the facilitators ensure that the child has a positive attitude towards the process, that they can do it, and not that they have to do it.
