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Re: drawing and handwriting connection

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Nnaell_at_TeacherArtExchange
Date: Mon Mar 17 2003 - 18:54:32 PST

I teach a fine motor support group in my school. I see drawing and
handwriting connected in 2 ways.

#1. The same fine muscle groups are used for handwriting as for drawing.
Also for cutting, etc.

#2. I am working with my kindergarten teachers to use similar vocabulary.
For instance, when they teach to make a letter using a vertical line, I am
asking them to use the word "vertical line" or horizontal line, etc.

We are using the draw a person as a pre and post assessment as well as
observation by myself and the kindergarten and first grade teachers.

I hope this helps a bit 

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