Make a Writing Station!

This year we are going to be working hard to further our reading and writing abilities. One of the best ways to do this is to practice these skills. A great way to encourage writing is to create a designated writing station in your home.

When setting up your writing station, put it in place where your child feels comfortable to be creative. Provide different types of paper that can be used for different writing purposes such as writing and illustrating stories, making cards, writing lists, and writing post cards. It is also important to provide varied writing utensils including crayons, markers, pencils, and pens in different colors.

When your child works at his or her writing center, allow opportunities for sharing what he or she has created. Though you will often notice several errors in spelling and punctuation, find the positive elements you can applaud. The point of this station is to create a place where children feel free to write and create.