1. Writing at Home

2. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more. And the same occurs the other way round.” - Unknown

3. What is writing? Putting thoughts on paper with words and pictures – Discussing your child’s ideas before they write is a great way to help them prepare to write. A form of expression – Children are still learning to express themselves verbally and through writing. The more they practice the better they will be.

4. What writing isn’t A focus on editing – Inventive spelling is okay – Punctuation and grammar mistakes happen Perfection on the first try – Writing is a process: It happens over time not over night

5. Encouraging Writing at Home Have a journal just for writing time. – Students have one at school as well Pick a topic and write with your child Write down a question for your child to answer, letting them see that you write too See handouts of other ways to encourage writing

6. Journal Writing in First Grade

7. Writing to Respond to Reading Take a look at what our classes have created during writing time.

8. Response to Reading in First Grade

9. Questions?