When you work with young children on writing projects, concentrate on content, not form. In other words, don't worry about spelling, puncuation or neatness. Let young children use their own invented spelling. Care more about what they are thinking and writing than spelling skills, which will come later. Writing to inform.
Children enjoy writing about things they know.
Have your children keep a journal, either to record events on a regular basis or to describe a special expereince, like a vacation or family gathering. Writing to persuade. A good way to have children practice the art of written expression is to ask them to put their request in writing the next time they ask for a new privilege or an allowance increase, citing their reasons. Your children may also be asked to write about why they like a certain television show or to explain why they did something wrong. Writing for personal expression.