Spring Preschool Meeting Preparing Kids to Write April 23, 2015 Presented by Amy Jackson Kimberly Allen
Minute to Win It
KidWriting As you watch this video, make a list of “essential skills” the student needs to be successful.
Essential Skills for Writing Awareness of letters and sounds Oral Language Fine Motor Skills
Letter and Sounds Heidi’s Songs Letter Formation Sheet Phonics Dance ABC Chart Quick review of information from the Fall meeting
Visual Perception Quick Review of Winter Meeting
Oral Language Discuss expanding sentences
Fine Motor Skills New information
KidWriting Starts in late September Draw a picture Structured drawings – “How To Draw a …” Mat Man – Handwriting Without Tears Details – Need to include at least ___ colors Share story with an adult Expands ideas Restructures organization Write story with an adult Read story back to adult
How Does This Look in Preschool? Language Experience Charts Class Messages