DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHOMOTORICS FOR GRAPHIC EXPRESSION AT 6/7 YEARS OLD CHILDREN (PRACTICAL ASPECTS)

Abstract

It is often found that the child has motor difficulties shortly before going to school. What needs to be done? Isn't it too late? How the child will cope with the new social role of the student, who is required to learn, write, think. Maybe he can barely hold the pen with his uncertain fingers, and he'll have to absorb new information.
The choice of the specific time for diagnosing psychomotor skills is essential, because after the analysis of the results it is desirable to have enough technological time for additional preparation before the start of the school year.
This article discusses the process and results of the diagnosis of psychomotor skills for graphic expression of children from 4th preparatory group of “ELITSA” Kindergarden. The diagnostic procedure and concept (goal, object, subject, methods, diagnostic tasks) are presented in detail. Emphasis is placed on the behavioral and emotional reactions of children. The main focus is on three of the tasks in the Kern-Iracek test:
• drawing a human figure;
• copying graphemes;
• reproduction of a figure / composed of dots /;
After the analysis of the obtained results, summaries and recommendations for the pedagogical practice are given. The parents are familiar with them. It is recommended for those who want advice on what to emphasize during the forced vacation, which occurred due to the Covid-19 pandemic during the summer months. It is good, along with the child's activities with graphic exercises, to engage him in participation in work (food preparation, hygiene, pet care) and involvement in games to develop fine motor skills, finger dexterity and sensitivity of palms. Thus, the child will regulate the force of his pressure on the writing instrument and will fit into the designated space when writing. The development of psychomotor skills for graphic expression predetermines the quality of children's life, which requires the use of precise, coordinated movements for life and learning activities.