Writing Center
Expressive and Written Language is fostered in SEE Every Child as children use their own voices, written words, or illustrations to describe experiences, tell stories, and communicate information. The following strategies support children’s understanding of written symbols and print in the environment, and support them to generate their own writing as they learn about content, communicate to others, and develop their identities as authors.
From a young age, children understand that drawing, writing and images are used to communicate and convey meaning.
These sample rubrics and assessment tools can be used to understand and track the development of children’s expressive language, through their journaling and storytelling.
Explicit presentations of the usage of a journal and journaling process establish routines through which children can focus on expressing their ideas through drawing, dictation and writing.
A journal is a place for children to express themselves through drawing and mark making. The adult’s job is to support and scaffold, based on each child’s need.
Integrating your Big Idea vocabulary and concepts into your writing center supports children’s growing writing skills
Whether in person or separated by distance you can send messages to keep in touch and build connections
Children’ names are often the first printed word they recognize and a great introduction to letter and sound recognition
Sharing information with families about fine motor, mark making, drawing and writing development can create a powerful home-school connection that integrates literacy experiences throughout the child’s world.
Young children love their names. It is often the first written print that they identify with, and the first word they learn to write.
Storytelling/Story acting encourages language and community engagement for all learners. Here are some thoughts about the diversity of language expression and story content that children bring.