Developing Pre-Writing Skills on a Dry Erase Board

Developing Pre-Writing Skills
on a Dry Erase Board
Before preschoolers can start writing, the muscles in their
hands and fingers must be strengthened. That can sound
complicated, but really, it’s not. Developing pre-writing
skills can be simple. It can be as simple as using a white
board. Oh yes, it can!
Each day we have numerous activities that help with developing
pre-writing skills. I’ve shared many of them in my collection
of squeezing activities. Starting with our toddlers, we
provide playful activities that build the strength that is
needed to hold writing tools.
Do-a-Dots are a favorite in our classroom, so I decided to try
them on a large dry erase white board that was placed in our
reading and writing area. It has since become a favorite
activity!
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Developing
Pre-Writing Skills
We have a large dry erase board that covers
table. Because of its size, the preschoolers
entire arm, working shoulder stability. (For
on activities that promote hand development,
read this page by Fine Motor 101.)
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I have used Do-a-Dots in many different activities, but never
on a dry erase board. I appreciated how the preschoolers had
to really squeeze to get the liquid to move on the board.
I added some dry erase markers as well. Lots of circular
motions were used involving the entire arm. The 3 year olds
added more detail. Because this board is large enough for
several friends to work together, there was much collaboration
going on.
The 3 year olds brought over the stencils from our writing
basket. They shared stories of what their illustrations meant.
Dry erase boards come in many sizes and can be used either
vertically or horizontally on a wall or easel. You can help
your children develop their fine motor skills by using these
white boards in the classroom, at home, or while traveling.
Here are 2 ways you can make your own white boards:
DIY White Board (Blogging the Moments)
DIY Magnetic White Board (Little Scholars)
Here are a few other ways to use white boards:
Dry-Erase Board Activities (Teach Preschool)
Preschool Handwriting on White Boards (Rainbows Within
Reach)
Applying and Removing Stickers and Tape from a White
Board – And Other Fine Motor Activities (Little Heroes)
More ideas for young children:
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