There are many different special interest centers that you can choose to add to your home daycare. Perhaps you want some variety in what you've already established. Perhaps you have some extra space and need some ideas on what to do with it. Perhaps your age groups have changed and you see some needs that a special interest center might fill. The Writing Center is wonderful for family daycares that have children in the ages 3 and up crowd.
Children begin to recognize and emulate the letters of the alphabet.
By providing a space for just this activity, you can encourage greater exploration. Include items such as plain paper, lined paper, handwriting paper, pencils and pens. You can set up your writing center on a desk, on a table, or just provide a box of these materials that can be taken to the table. Be sure to have the letters of the alphabet on or near the table, as examples for new learners. You can do this by laminating alphabet letter strips or by providing alphabet flash cards.