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 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

Description 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...

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 a large letter that shows where to start writing. #alphabet #learningalphabet #preschool #kindergarten #earlyeducation #playbasedlearning #getcreativwithkids #childrenactivities #toddleractivities #learningwithkids #homeschoolpreschool #preschoolathome #everydayplayhacks #matchinggames #ABCmatching #kidsgames #printable

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, […]

Kindergarten Writing Activities at the beginning of the year. Through shared writing and interactive writing, students learn the structure of writers workshop. Take a look at how we shared the pen in my classroom!

Check out these super adorable, interactive writing prompts for kindergarten. These FREE printables worksheets are just right for beginning writers.

Strategies for Writing a Story Beginning ~ Free lesson activities for teaching students to write a hook for their narratives.