Begin to have a sense of directionality. Dictate captions, words, stories. Use letter-like forms or random letters to write messages. Realize that marks look different and can have different meanings. Write name and few letters.
Competencies Use new vocabulary in own speech and writing.
Use words that name and words that tell action in a variety of simple texts. I and the first letter in own name. Draw and write signs, labels, and notes. Copy environmental print. Understand writing conveys meaning.