Morning Message in Preschool and Pre-KMorning message in preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Why is a morning message important and what are the benefits? Learn all about this emergent literacy best practice and more!
Using 'Pete The Cat' As A Mentor Text For Interactive Writing!This year as a district the kindergarten staff decided to start the year with a month of interactive writing. I love interactive writing,...
How to Teach Preschoolers to WriteCheck this out! These fun activities will show you how to teach preschoolers to write, so that they are ready, prepared, and excited for kindergarten. It's easier than you think to learn how to teach preschoolers to write. Whether you are a parent who wants to give your child the best start in life, or a teacher who wants to prepare your young learners for educational success, you just need to encourage them to always keep on writing!
How To Make Your Writing Center Fun and Engaging!I love it when posts are inspired by a reader question, and this question is from my Facebook Page. A preschool teacher asked for tips on keeping her writing center fun and engaging. I love writing centers and have included them in my classrooms from age 2 and up. When you provide the right materials […]
10 Pre-Writing Activities for Your Preschooler | Speech BlubsTwo of the main topics they cover in pre-k are writing and pre-writing tasks. Every single thing they do, even if it doesn’t appear to be focused on pre-writing, totally is! Sounds great, right? But what can you do at home to work on the same skills without making it seem like school? I still have some activities on this list that will allow for fun and learning to happen simultaneously, especially if your child loves arts and crafts.
How to Set Up an Inviting Preschool Writing CenterThe preschool writing center is an important area of the classroom for exploring writing tools while also working on fine motor and literacy skills.
Fun Rainbow Name Writing Practice Preschool ActivityMake name writing fun with our Rainbow Writing Practice activity! Using our free worksheet and crayons, preschoolers can practice writing their name while creating a colorful masterpiece. This easy and low-prep activity is perfect for building fine motor and pre-writing skills. Download the free printable and start the rainbow writing adventure today.
Art Project: Rainbow Journal CoversThis year, I’ve decided to give my students two journals: one for math and one for writing. Once I made this decision, I realized that something inevitable was going to happen: the two…
4K views · 63 reactions | Take a peek at our preschool writing center setup for this week! We’ve equipped the area with two sets of word cards: one set is displayed on the board and another on the…Take a peek at our preschool writing center setup for this week! We’ve equipped the area with two sets of word cards: one set is displayed on the board...
Preschool Name FoldersOne of our first important literacy goals in preschool is to be able to recognize and spell our first names. Younger preschoolers practice spelling their names every day at school. As the children get older, they begin letter recognition, tracing, and writing their names.
The Developmental Stages of Writing - Symbolic/Mock Letters ➞ String of LettersI've previously written about the Developmental Stage of Drawing as I find these stages in development endlessly fascinating. I recently discovered the Developmental Stage of Writing. I love this chart below as it isn't about what age your child is, but rather where your child is developmentally. It can help us understand where our child is at and what stage they are going into. Source: First seen at Destination Kindergarten, also available at West Hartford Public Schools. My child has just…
10 Hands-On Ways to Practice Pre-Writing Lines10 hands-on ways to practice pre-writing lines for preschoolers.
The Ultimate Guide to Handwriting: Preschool, Pre-K & Kindergarten (Plus Freebie!)The ultimate guide for teaching handwriting in preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. Use these ideas to teach your child to write correctly, including writing their name. Includes a FREE editable name mat printable. These handwriting tips provide hands-on ways to teach handwriting in a developmentally appropriate way while still having fun! Great for classroom, at home, or homeschool. #preschool #kindergarten #handwriting
Getting Started with Preschool Writing Journals - Sarah ChesworthPreschool writing journals can be a great addition to your pre-k classroom! This post is focused on how to get starting using writing journals during your writing workshop time in the preschool classroom! It will show you how to easily set up preschool writing journals, preschool writing journal prompts ideas and more ideas for your writing lessons in preschool!
19 Free Printable Name Writing Practice WorksheetsEnjoy these free printable name writing activities for preschoolers. Download the printable sheets, grab your pencils, and write!