Writing

Write letters and cards to family members and friends, and encourage them to write back.

Encourage your child to write stories using pictures and words about their favorite things.

Use fun writing tools such as markers, gel pens, crayons, pencils, etc.

Have a place in your home where you display your child's writing.

Let your child create a shopping list or any type of list.

Take turns writing back and forth to your child; leave a note by their bed or in their lunchbox.

Read, read, read! Reading encourages writing!