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In the Writer's Corner, children learn that writing is a way of expressing their thoughts,
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• creating stories, and communicating with others. Materials in this center include tools for •
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• sticky notes, stationery, and message boards. Children can write letters to each other, •
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• make grocery lists, write recipes, and label objects. Children develop their writing skills by •
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• passing through a series of writing stages: scribbles, drawing, linear scribbles, letter-like •
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