Encouraging young children to write can help them to unlock the code of reading. Writing can serve as a springboard for growing children’s knowledge of print and sound. Early writing becomes more sophisticated over time, from scribbles to letter-like forms to writing with letters and words. This session will focus why early writing is important, how it develops, and how teachers can support young children’s written efforts to help them grow in their literacy skills in preschool and kindergarten classrooms.
