Writing Activities

Some kindergarten children will write random letters to describe a picture while others may use their ear spelling to write the initial, medial, and/or final letter sounds of words.  The most important thing you can do to support your child's writing is to positively acknowledge all writing attempts.    

When your child draws and writes about a picture ask a few of the following questions:

	Can you tell me about your writing?
	What parts do you like best? Why?
	Can you tell me more about it?
	How did you feel when this happened?
	Why did you write about this?
	Can you point to the part that is the most exciting?
	What is the most important thing you are trying to say?
	How do you feel about your writing?

Encourage your child to write by: 

Providing a variety of writing tools like:  pencils, pens, crayons, markers, chalk, paints, dry eraser boards and markers, Magna Doodle Boards, an easel, scrap papers, grocery bags, poster boards, notebooks, and large sheets of paper.

Designating a special place for your child to write like a small desk or a spot at the kitchen table!  

Creating a  box of favorite  transportable writing tools! (Great Gift Idea)   Carry the box on road trips, airplanes, and vacation destinations. 

Suggesting reasons to write:  scrap books, greeting cards, letters, lists, notes, signs, diaries, and journals! 

Helping your child make books to share with family and friends:  My Number Book, My Alphabet Book, My Vacation, My Special Day, Things I Love, Things I Hate!