Beginning at birth and continuing throughout life, children are learning to speak, read, write and communicate. How can you help? Let’s look at some ways you can build your child’s literacy and language skills at home. Today we look at learning to write.
It’s so exciting for children when they understand that what we say can be written down. Learning to write is more than learning about forming letters, it is also about knowing how we use print in our daily activities. Children need to build up some strength and coordination in their fingers, hand and wrist to be writers. They also need to be scribblers first. Children will learn about print and writing gradually and with your support.
Playful Writing Tips:
Build muscles needed for writing by using play dough, crawling, picking up small items, using tools such as tongs and scissors and playing with toys.
Provide writing materials everyday such as pencils, crayons, chalk, markers and something to write on.
Notice and encourage writing efforts. Scribbling is the beginning of the journey to becoming a writer.
Write what your child tells you about pictures they have created. When your child tells you about her pictures, write her words on the picture so you can read them back to her.
Point out words and print in books you are reading with your child. Sweep your finger under words as you read them. Help your child notice print everywhere you go.
Let your child see you writing. Be intentional so they notice your writing, “I’m writing a note so dad knows we are at your soccer game.” or “Let’s write a grocery list so we don’t forget to buy bananas.”
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