Inside the pocket, I have laminated cards of the many songs and poems we have learned in kindergarten. The children may make books, write letters, poster, cards, etc. etc. The trick is to keep this center stocked with a wide variety of materials which encourage writing. In a plastic tub, place alphabet related games, letter stamps with paper, Magic Slates, foam letters, ABC books, sandpaper letters and ABC discovery bottles. Children can practice forming letters with Wikki Sticks or playdough, or bags full of fingerpaint and corn oil.
Children use laminated word cards to build sentences.
Each card has magnetic tape on the back, so that they will stick to the magnetic white board. I usually introduce this with a predictable sentence once a week. Then I put candy wrappers on cards and laminate them. Place photos of all the students in the class on cards. Place faces that show emotions.