Cut out pictures of people and places and label them. By exposing your child to words and letters often, your child will begin to recognize the shapes of letters. The world of words will become friendly. On Writing helps a child become a better reader, and reading helps a child become a better writer. It could include descriptions of your outings and activities, along with mementos such as fall leaves and flowers, birthday cards, and photographs.
Older children can do t hese activities on their own.
Use a chalkboard or a family message board as an exciting way to involve children in writing with a purpose. Keep supplies of paper, pencils, markers, and the like within easy reach. Encourage beginning and developing writers to keep journals and write stories. Ask questions that will help children organize the stories, and respond to their questions about letters and spelling. Suggest they share the activity with a smaller brother, sister, or friend.