In the scope of human history, writing is relatively new.
We can find direction in our struggle to improve our own writing by following the child as she develops writing,
1) preparing the eye, ear, hand and arm,
2) practicing with the tools,
3) working with the sounds,
4) using all the skills together, and
5) appreciating and developing her writing.
Preparing the Eye, Ear, Hand and Arm:

When we can identify and trace several sandpaper sounds we begin using the Moveable Alphabet to make words. Here’s an example of a large one sitting on a low table near the floor. It’s out all the time, convenient for writing with only a mat. Later, when we can carry the large boxes, we may choose from a number of moveable alphabets. We begin to put together any words we want.

When practiced with keyboarding, we can copy our writings, format them and create final drafts ready for publication!
We are off to a good start and are confident that we will have ideas and discoveries worth writing about.
Do you write? Do you prefer pen, pencil or keyboarding? Do you have favorite writers?
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