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Being able to express your idea is a basic skill. It's critical to a child's success in school and later in life. Nearly every school assignment your child will receive will require some form of writing or speaking. The best way to learn to write and speak is just to practice. The more children practice these skills, the better they will get at them.
Writing can have many benefits for children as they learn in an out of school - Writing helps children think - As children improve in writing, they become better readers. - Reading their own writing and sharing it with others boost children's self confidence. Their enthusiasm for learning grows. - Writing promotes self understanding. It's a way for children to get to know themselves. -Writing provides an emotional outlet. It helps children connect with others. Help Your Child Practice Writing at Home - The words to a favorite song - A short paper on how he would spend $100 - An imaginary conversation between himself and another person, perhaps a famous one - A story starring himself as a super hero - A brief summary of books he’s read, including how he feels about them - Homemade greeting card - His own party invitations. - A family trip diary - Daily notes about the growth of a plant - Letter and thank you notes to friends and family - Captions for photos in family album. |
