Much has been written about the importance of motivating young children when it comes to learning to read. It is equally important to motivate them in writing. There is a reciprocal relationship between reading and writing.
Here are some tried and true dos and don’ts for motivating young children to write:
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This is a great post. I have two boys that I homeschool and I so needed this.
Thank you so much! I am glad this was helpful. You may also find this one interesting, as it contains many of the questions I have been asked from parents over the years: https://thatfunreadingteacher.com/questions-about-early-literacy-what-would-you-like-to-know/ Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting!
Coming from Mom It Forward. Excellent advice and something EVERY parent should keep in mind, not just those who homeschool.
Jamie, I enjoyed your leprechaun post and loved the colorful craft! Thank you for your positive comment. This advice actually came from teaching Reading Recovery at school, where a number of parents over the years have expressed frustration with not knowing what is too much and what is too little. Here is a post where I summarized some more: https://thatfunreadingteacher.com/questions-about-early-literacy-what-would-you-like-to-know/. Thank you so much for writing.
This is such a great post – I love finding info like this to pin for the future. My daughter is 3 and we are going to home school our children… I’m nervous but excited!
Thank you, Sarah. That is an ambitious endeavor. Thank goodness we all have each other for support at the other side of a screen! Best wishes to you and your family. You may also find this one interesting, as it contains many of the questions I have been asked from parents over the years: https://thatfunreadingteacher.com/questions-about-early-literacy-what-would-you-like-to-know/ . Have a wonderful day!