| A | B |
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| manuscript writing | a simple form of calligraphy not requiring the sustained muscle control that cursive writing does; this writing involves unconnected letters and simple separate strokes |
| print script | same as manuscript writing ;using print methods rather cursive |
| cursive writing | connected letters which requires more fine motor control |
| hand-eye coordination | muscle control that allows the hand to do a task in the way the eye sees it done |
| small muscle activities | experiences that use the small muscles in the hands and fingers |
| spacing | leaving proper spacing between words requires more fine motor control |
| line quality | the straightness of a line |
| reversals | letters or words written backwards |
| manuscript sequence | the sequence in how children usually learn to alphabet letters |
| skywriting | demonstrating the correct way to make a letter by writing it in the air |
