What Do They Learn in Writing?

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CURRICULUM SNEAK PEAK

12/8/20241 min read

girl in pink tank top writing on notebook
girl in pink tank top writing on notebook

What Do They Learn in Writing?

Preschool - Kindergarten

At this stage, children are introduced to the alphabet, often with charts displayed on the wall to help them become familiar with the letters.

Tactile tools like ABC puzzles, foam cutout pieces, and stickers are great ways for children to explore the shape of each letter through hands-on learning. These activities allow them to engage with letters in a fun, interactive way.

There’s no rush to get kids writing with pens and pencils just yet! Instead, they can attempt to shape a letter by hand with many mediums. Encourage them to form letters with Magna Doodles, sand or salt trays, and even playdough or clay.

Dot-to-dot worksheets are a great tool to help kids practice pencil control while having fun. You can also introduce prewriting activities to help children develop fine motor skills, with sample sheets showing letter formations. Along with this, reinforce the names of the letters to help build early literacy.

Pre-K to 1st Grade

In Pre-K many children can recognize a variety of letters and may try to copy or trace them on paper. Some may even be able to write their initials and name. By first grade they will typically be proficient in these skills.

At this stage, children are formally taught how to form each letter and its corresponding sound. Through extensive practice, by mid-year, they can typically form simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and use them to create short sentences.

Encourage children to write and copy words from books, labels, or other written text they encounter in their environment to further solidify their learning.

Second Grade

By the middle of second grade, children should be able to write 2-3 full sentences with increasing confidence.

At this point, their writing begins to focus on topics with more coherence, although their ideas may still be loosely connected. They are able to write with a clear topic in mind and can use the correct verb forms.

With regular practice, children strengthen their writing skills and continue developing their understanding of sentence structure and grammar.

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