BMG 2019 - Woodlea Prep to Year 6 Co-Curricular Handbook

- Page 13 - CONTENTS - HANDWRITING AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS - YEARS 1 AND 2 Teacher: Aimee La Franchi Time: Friday Lunchtime Location: Room 106 TEACHER SELECTED PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Handwriting and Fine Motor Skills co-curricular activity aims to improve students ’ fine motor skills and letter formation. Fine motor skills are essential for students to achieve success with writing. During both Terms the lessons will have a combined focus. The first part of the lesson will build students ’ hand-eye coordination, finger grip and hand strength through a range of hands-on activities. The second part of the emphasis will transfer these skills into letter formation, sizing and correctly using dotted third paper. LESSON COMPONENTS Introduction:  Hands on Activities that build finger grip and hand strength for example Lego, fine motor games, etc. Lesson:  Modelled Handwriting  Letter formation  Use of dotted third paper- correct placement of letters SKILL DEVELOPMENT  Hand Strength  Finger Grip  Letter formation and sizing  Use of dotted third paper SELECTION CRITERIA Teachers will nominate students to participate in this program. Teachers will use classroom observations and a variety of diagnostic testing to select students.