Beginning Writing

Writing at the beginning of the year in kindergarten is all about building confidence. The kids have to see themselves as writers - even when that just means drawing pictures or writing squiggles. It can feel like a slow start, but it's so important that as we develop these tiny writers, we take our time to build them up step by step. I start early in the year by introducing the structure and purpose of our writer's workshop. Kids learn what and why writers write with an emphasis on the fact…

This is a checklist to help beginning writers remember to use correct writing conventions. These checklists are available in Print Font and D'Nealian Font. The checklist encourages writers to: Use capital letters Write neatly Leave spaces between words Use ending punctuation You may also be interested in: Narrative Writing Informational Writing (Bats) Informational Writing (Reindeer) Jennie

5 writing strategies on how I turned my classroom from students who could barely write their own name, to amazing writers by the end of the year...

This monthly writing journal is perfect for beginning writers in preschool, preK, or kindergarten. Each month has writing prompts for opinion, narrative, creative, and informational writing. As well as writing lists, labeling pictures, and letter writing.

Help scaffold beginning writing skills with these writing goal posters. Students will get the skills they need to become independent and confident writers. #kindergarten #writing #firstgrade

Ready to rock teaching beginning of year writing in first grade? These early days of writing instruction must be targeted and on point. Click to learn more.

Writing at the beginning of the year in kindergarten is all about building confidence. The kids have to see themselves as writers - even when that just means drawing pictures or writing squiggles. It can feel like a slow start, but it's so important that as we develop these tiny writers, we take our time to build them up step by step. I start early in the year by introducing the structure and purpose of our writer's workshop. Kids learn what and why writers write with an emphasis on the fact…

We create these printables to make writing as fun as exciting as it should be for beginners. With two lines of dotted letters, it is easy to follow. Included is the picture of letter sound.

Journaling is a fun & low-pressure way to ease into writing. With that in mind, we’ve created 75 elementary writing prompts to help your students begin writing!

We are full into the swing of things here in Mrs. Jones’ Class! Yesterday during writing we talked about the rules and expectations of writing and we practiced some sustained writing time in our journals. Today, I wanted to kick things off with a fun lesson! I saw the book, Rocket Writes a Story, […]