Creative writing is a big part of our program. Our first story was "I Love School." The children dicate and I record, type up and send home for you and your child to read together. Yes, read together. You will notice in our first activity the word 'love' is in bold, underlined and repeated throughout the story. Picture clues are added for easy reading. Reading or memorizing-it doesn't matter. We are introducing the concept of reading and the written word.
What can you do at home?
***Put the stories in a three ring binder for your child to 'read'. You might also consider either laminating the paper or picking up the clear three ring binder sleeves at an office supply store.
***Have your child design and color a cover for the story book.
*** Have your child dictate additional information or continue the class story.
***After a holiday, special event or vacation, have your child tell you what they remember and what they did. Highlight repetitive words that occur in his/her story.
***Keep it light and keep it fun!!!
