RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07244120

Embodied Writing Versus Conventional Writing Practice for Handwriting

Effects of Embodied Writing Versus Conventional Writing Practice for Handwriting in Preschool Children.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

148 participants

Start Date

Oct 27, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Child Development

Summary

This randomized clinical trial will involve 148 preschooler children of age group 3 to 6 years old with handwriting difficulties from Cambridge Foundation School FSD and Behan Je Memorial school FSD, Pakistan. The participants will be divided into two groups: Group A will follow conventional writing practices with parental ergonomics guidance, while Group B will engage in embodied writing practices combined with ergonomic education for parents. Over 8 weeks, handwriting legibility, speed, and motor coordination will be assessed pre- and post-intervention using the Handwriting Proficiency Screening Questionnaire and the Minnesota Handwriting Assessment Scale. The study aims to evaluate each approach's effectiveness in addressing handwriting challenges, providing insights into embodied learning's potential impact on early childhood education. Data analysis will be conducted using SPSS version 23.

Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 6 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Conventional writing and Embodied writing for people with child development. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 3 Years to 6 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERConventional writing

Participants will perform: Tracing Patterns worksheets 5 repetitions of each for 15 min 3 times a week on alternate days for 8 weeks.Pencil Hold Exercises for Fingers: * Letter formation practice * Connecting Dots * Drawing Lines 5 repetitions of each for 25 min 3 times a week on alternate days for 8 weeks. 2. Guidelines about Correct Posture while writing will be given to Parents and class teacher. 3\. Post intervention assessment by tool MHA will use.

OTHEREmbodied writing

Participants will involve whole body to perform these exercises: * Air Writing * Body Letter Shapes * Sand or Salt Tray tracing * Ribbon or Scarf writing 5 repetitions of each for 25 min 3 times a week on alternate days for 8 weeks. Obstacle course: * Balance Beam Letter (Walk along a beam or line on the floor, pausing to "write" a letter in the air or on a chalkboard at each end). * Letter Hopscotch (Hop between large letters drawn on the ground, calling out each letter's name or tracing its shape with a finger or a foot as they land on it). * Jump and Trace spots (Jump onto letter mats and trace the letter with fingers, a hand, or foot).5 repetitions of each for 15 min 3 times a week on alternate days for 8 weeks 3. Guidelines about Correct Posture while writing will be given to Parents and class teacher. 4\. Post intervention assessment by tool MHA will use.