Encourage your child to write every day using a range of motivations, either in a book or on a device. Google Docs is best for writing on a device. Senior Syndicate classes have access to the 'Write that Essay' website.
Children can write...
Letters or emails to family and friends.
A diary of what happens each day.
Narratives - made up stories with a setting, characters and plot.
Persuasive arguments - what would you like to change and why?
Instructions for playing a game or completing a task.
Scripts for advertisements, plays etc.
Lyrics for a song or rap.
Retell a story.
Recipes.
Signs for their bedroom.
Labels and lists.