2025 In-service day 3

What is “pre-writing skills”?

• Skills that help a child to write beautiful letters

• Fundamental motor and cognitive abilities which children need to develop before they can write

• Skills that a child have to archive such as writing ABC

Why pre-writing skills are important?

• They are important because children need to know how to write.

• Pre-writing skills help children to improve their upper body muscles, build strength in their hands and fingers, also pre-writing skills help children to succeed in writing that is why they feel more confident.

• D) Pre-writing skills improve children's ability to memorize long passages quickly.

The ideal pencil grasp is called….?

• Tripod grip

• Three fingers together

Letter formation. What is the first step in teaching children how to write letters?

• Start with the most difficult letters.

• Start with simple strokes, then continue with shapes.

Is it true that “ I do, we do, you do”  approach helps children  gradually release responsibility? 

• True

• False

When teachers read books to children, is it necessary to use some additional materials?

• Yes, it is necessary that teachers use some additional props.

• No, it is absolutely all right just to have a book.

Is it true that questions help children to understand the story better?

• No, they distract them. 

• Yes, questions help children to focus on the story.

Do we need to choose books according to the age of students?

• Yes, age is the only important aspect 

• No, not only age is important

Do we compare children with each other?  

• Yes

• No

How can fine motor activities support the development of pre-writing skills?

• By improving gross motor skills like running and jumping

• By helping children recognize different letter sounds

• By strengthening hand and finger muscles needed for controlled pencil movement