Things to Do At Home to Encourage Writing


Make it real
Your child needs to do real writing
Write a letter to a relative or friend
Write a one-line note on a greeting card
Correspond with a pen pal

Brainstorm ideas
Talk with your child about the subject
Encourage your child to describe people and events
Praise their ideas
Ask them questions

Write together
Have your child help with letters you write
Make lists together
Children will recognize firsthand the importance of writing

Keep a journal
Excellent writing practice
A good outlet to express feelings
Encourage your child to write about daily happenings (home, school, people, events, things to remember)

Use games
Games and puzzles increase vocabulary and help your child become a fluent reader and writer

Building vocabulary builds confidence
Encourage copying
Copy a song, poem or quotation
Encourage learning words by writing them down