Not all kids are naturally drawn to writing.
We know that reading and writing are developmentally intertwined.
The physical act of writing letters and words enhances a child’s ability to read. This complementary relationship continues throughout childhood. Encouraging your child to write is important!
What can parents do to help their child develop good writing skills during the elementary years?
Menu Writing
Let your kids help out or design and write a menu!
Write difficult words for them to copy or let them look them up in a children’s dictionary so that they learn how to use one!
Make seating arrangement cards for fun!
List Writing
Groceries
Items to pack for a trip
Write events on the calendar
Birthday lists
Letters
To friends or family members! Grandparents always love a note from their grandchildren!
Thank You Notes
This is always an important skill to learn!
Everyone loves to be acknowledged and appreciated and teaching kids to do this early sets the tone for their life!
Journal Writing
Have your kids start a journal for fun. About their interests, summer, holidays or even just about their favorite part of a special event!
Steps to Complete a Job
Written Requests
This will improve their ability to express their thinking in writing, gives you a chance to negotiate the terms and allows you to have it printed in black and white so there is no more, “I didn’t say that!” or “You heard me wrong.” (no, that never happens at my house!) 😉
Name Practice
Click the following image for 29 fun and engaging activities to support students in learning to write their name including some fun math and art activities!
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