Learning to Write is a Natural Process
Beginning in the Early Years.

With written language all around them, children are keen to make their mark. Learning to write is best reflected in real tasks that have meaning for the children - writing birthday cards, thank you letters etc.

Learning how to write is closely interrelated with the learning of reading and spelling. Writing can be quite difficult for some children due to the many skills needed.

Writing requires us to:

• produce letters and form words

• spell words (difficult task for some)

• use punctuation

• understand and use grammar

• create meaning with our words as we are writing for a given purpose

Sounds quite daunting doesn't it, BUT luckily teachers do a great job of teaching writing and all the skills involved.

BUT there are ways, as a parent, you can help your child.

If you wish to support your child at home with writing, visit some of the following webpages which will give you more information, strategies and tips about the skills needed to write.

Helping to construct interesting sentences
What does early writing look like?
Grammar and Punctuation - why all the rules?
The importance of a child's name!
What are the types of Genres our children learn at school


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