First scribbles and meaningful marks
Try first scribbles and meaningful marks with a simple setup, words to say, and an easy adjustment for your child.
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First scribbles and meaningful marks: when it doesn’t go as planned
You want the marks to look like letters? Try a smaller, more responsive version of this reading activity.
Read articleMaking time for first scribbles and meaningful marks
Fit first scribbles and meaningful marks into an ordinary day with a short, repeatable family routine.
Read articleAfter first scribbles and meaningful marks: a gentle next step
Build on first scribbles and meaningful marks without turning a playful exchange into a test.
Read articleDrawing a story before writing it
Try drawing a story before writing it with a simple setup, words to say, and an easy adjustment for your child.
Read articleDrawing a story before writing it: when it doesn’t go as planned
Your child gives the drawing a different story later? Try a smaller, more responsive version of this reading activity.
Read articleMaking time for drawing a story before writing it
Fit drawing a story before writing it into an ordinary day with a short, repeatable family routine.
Read articleAfter drawing a story before writing it: a gentle next step
Build on drawing a story before writing it without turning a playful exchange into a test.
Read articleWriting one meaningful letter
Try writing one meaningful letter with a simple setup, words to say, and an easy adjustment for your child.
Read articleWriting one meaningful letter: when it doesn’t go as planned
Your child becomes frustrated with the shape? Try a smaller, more responsive version of this reading activity.
Read articleMaking time for writing one meaningful letter
Fit writing one meaningful letter into an ordinary day with a short, repeatable family routine.
Read articleAfter writing one meaningful letter: a gentle next step
Build on writing one meaningful letter without turning a playful exchange into a test.
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