The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) published this helpful article introducing several strategies to promote writing development in children!

Your family works a team that encourages and supports your childs proper development so that they can thrive. By providing different fun activities that families can engage in with their kids, advanced writing skills become more accessible. These activites can be practiced to build fine motor skills, stamina, and confidence in themselves.

Incorperating writing activities into your family’s daily life can help children see it as a natural and enjoyable part of life. Making lists, labeling pictures, writing cards, and creating stories allow children to practice writing in ways that feel meaningful. Celebrating effort and creativity rather than perfection leads children to more likely feel proud of their work and motivated to continue developing their writing skills.

Click here to read the article and learn more!

Grace Hoey

UConn KIDS Research Assistant

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