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The process of learning to write is a long one, considering that it’s not just about knowing how to write letters or spell words. Well before children get to that stage there are other skills they need to develop so they’ll be ready. This podcast episode is all about why pre-writing skills are important and how pre-writing skills can be developed.
Click on the player above to listen to this week’s episode or pop over to iTunes to listen directly from The Early Childhood Research Podcast. If you download the episode or listen through iTunes you can listen to it while you’re washing up or driving to work!
Transcript
The transcript for this episode can be found on this previous research post Pre-Writing Skills: Essential for Early Learners. You’ll also find the research credits there.
Free Activities
Here are some free line tracing printables and 10 cutting activities.
Check out my review for these hands on weekly activity plans that will give your kids an activity a day for 6 months.
Pinterest Boards
Visit my Fine Motor Skills Pinterest board and my Pre-Writing Skills board for ideas!
This post from Powerful Mothering has links to 25 Fine Motor Skills Pinterest boards that will inspire you with hundreds of fun and practically free ideas!
Infographic Summary
Pin it to keep as a quick and easy reminder!
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I wish you happy teaching and learning!
[…] Here’s a link to my research-based post on the importance of developing pre-writing skills with our little ones. Researchers are saying they’re essential for successful writing and to promote academic achievement. You can listen to this post in podcast format here. […]