Here are two classroom strategies to help learners with spacing between letters and words:
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Using Manipulatives or Tools: Provide learners with tools such as letter tiles, finger spacing, or specialized spacing guides (like a ruler with drawn lines) to help them visualize and physically implement appropriate spacing between letters and words during writing activities.
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Modeling and Guided Practice: Demonstrate proper spacing techniques on a whiteboard or chart paper, highlighting the spaces between letters and words. Follow this with guided practice where students write sentences together, focusing on maintaining consistent spacing. Encourage peer feedback to reinforce correct spacing habits.
These strategies can help students develop a better understanding of spacing in their writing.