Ivy Waters International Standards · EY-E-04

Emergent Writing & Fine Motor Control

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EY-E-04Ages 3–5 · Early Years · English

Emergent Writing & Fine Motor Control

English & Pre-Literacy Foundations

Your child is developing the physical hand strength and coordination required for writing. They can hold a thick crayon, make purposeful scribbles, draw loops or lines, and use tools like safety scissors or playdough.

In real life

Your child proudly hands you a piece of paper covered in loops and wavy lines and says, "I wrote you a letter!" They practice copying vertical or horizontal strokes in the sand or on paper.

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