Punggol Green Mar.2014 | Page 12

Handwriting problems in school most commonly affect the legibility and speed of writing in children. Both legibility and speed are important areas for our student’s success due to the need for daily written work as well as the demands of examinations.

Despite living in an increasingly technology-based world, handwriting is still nonetheless an essential and important skill that will determine a person's success, at least in school.

So why not take 5 minutes

and loosen those muscles!

In this issue, we will learn to

WRIGGLE,

WRIGGLE & WRIGGLE!

Here are some simple desk exercises for the classroom!

These are good for the whole class while sitting or standing at their desk.

Is handwriting an essential or trivial skill?

For more strategies, stay tuned for our next issue .....