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WRITING

READINESS
Writing is important part of our
daily lives. It is however, a difficult
skill to learn and master. By
getting a head start with some
simple activities, you can help your
child begin to develop her writing
skills at an early age. By doing so
you will be contributing to her
future success as a student and as
an adult while teaching her how to
IDEAS FOR PARENTS:
express herself.

HOW TO HELP YOUR

CHILD BECOME A

WHAT YOU NEED

STRONG WRITER - Pencils, crayons or

markers
- Yarn or ribbon
- Writing paper or netbook
- Cardboard or heavy

ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN paper

1) Encourage the child to draw and to
discuss their drawings.
- Construction paper
- Ask them questions about their - Safety scissors
drawings such as :
"What is the boy doing?"
"Does the house look like ours?"
"Can you tell a story about this
picture?"

Show an interest in, and ask questions
about, the things your child says, draws
and may try to write
HELP YOUR CHILD WRITE LETTERS
AND EMAILS TO RELATIVES AND
FRIENDS
- These may include thank you notes
or just a special note to say hello.
Be sure to send your child a letter in
the mail. Consider finding a pen pal
for your child.

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