%0 Journal Article
%T THE DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF USING HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS  AND MAT MAN MATERIALS TO TEACH SEVEN PRESCHOOLERS PREWRITING SKILLS USING THE DRAW A PERSON WITH SIXTEEN SPECIFIC BODY PARTS
%A Carol Morris*
%A T. F. McLaughlin
%A K. Mark Derby
%A Michelle McKensie
%J Academic Research International
%D 2012
%I 
%X The purpose of this study was to utilize Handwriting without Tears Mat Man curriculum to introduce beginning basic line formations that will eventually lead to skills needed in handwriting. Thirteen preschool students served as participants. An ABAB single case research design was employed. The overall outcomes indicated large changes in the ability of our participants to draw body parts during Handwriting without TearsĄŻ Mat Man curriculum materials. The procedures were easy to implement and monitor by the classroom staff.
%K handwriting
%K pre-academic
%K Handwriting without Tears
%K mat man curriculum
%K integrated preschool
%K Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) general and special education students
%U http://www.savap.org.pk/journals/ARInt./Vol.2(1)/2012(2.1-58).pdf