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This is my most widely shared post. And rightly so, itâs an important one. These are âprewriting patternsâ, with the age at which children are developmentally ready to achieve these patterns listed below them in years and months. Being able to process visual information and produce a movement in response (e.g. copying these prewriting patterns or letter formations), is known as âvisual motor integrationâ. â
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Note that an X is not typically achieved until 4 years 11 months, and a triangle at 5 years 3 months. If a child canât form these basic shapes...then they probably wonât be able to form letters. â
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It is quite concerning then that there are 3 year 7 month olds starting formal schooling, where theyâre expected to write. Not only are their visual motor integration skills not developed enough, their hands are also physically under-developed. In addition, recognising letters, understanding phonics and beginning to read are all needed in order for a child to write meaningfully, skills which children starting kindy typically donât have. We also know that when a child learns something that doesnât hold meaning, itâs unlikely to stick. â
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So if you have a 3-4 year old who spontaneously asks or attempts to write letters, thatâs great; otherwise, there is no need to initiate or worry about this. Unfortunately there is a misconception, particularly with the way that the current curriculum stands, that earlier is better. Earlier is not always better.â
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