INNOVATIVE APPROACHES BASED ON GRAPHIC EXERCISES (DOT-TO-DOT, TRACING) IN DEVELOPING WRITING SKILLS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS
Keywords:
writing skills, primary education, graphic exercises, dot-to-dot, tracing activities, innovation in education, graphomotor development, early literacy.Abstract
This study examines innovative pedagogical approaches based on graphic exercises, particularly dot-to-dot and tracing activities, in developing writing skills among primary school students. The research highlights how these methods enhance fine motor coordination, visual perception, attention, and graphomotor control, which are essential for effective handwriting development. It also explores the effectiveness of integrating such exercises into early literacy instruction as a bridge between play-based learning and formal writing. The findings indicate that graphic-based activities significantly improve students’ handwriting accuracy, writing fluency, and overall engagement in the learning process.
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