Writer's Workshop

This year Kindergarteners will learn...

  • How to draw a detailed picture

  • Label pictures

  • Sound out words phonetically (house=hs, pancake=pnkk, rainbow=rnbo)

  • Write simple sentences (I like my dog)

    • Using sight words, spaces between their words, a capital at the beginning of the sentence and a period at the end)

  • Reread their work, and make sure their story makes sense.

Writing Ideas:

  • Write a list (groceries, Christmas list, recipe, favorites, games they like, etc)

  • Write a letter to a family member or friend

  • Write about a person, place or thing you really like!

  • Gratitude Journal: Write down one thing you are thankful for each day

  • Write a story

  • Draw a picture and label it.

  • Opinion Writing: Write about your favorites foods, restaurants, sports, speical at Deerfield, person, tv show, game, etc.