📚I read a lot with my son, but, what about writing? Even though he's just a year old there are ways to get him interested in writing from a young age 🖌🖌 * 🖌Language is speaking listening, reading, and writing. Each element supports and enriches the others. Sending letters/notes will help children become better writers, and writing will make them better readers. 🖌Something important happens when children receive and write letters. They realize that the printed word has a purpose. 🖌Read below for tips⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ * 🖋Send your child little notes (by putting them in a pocket or lunch box, for example). When your child shows you the note, read it aloud with expression. Depending on age children will read the notes on their own. 🖋When your child expresses a feeling or a thought that relates to a person, have your child write a letter. Have your child dictate the words to you if your child doesn't write yet. For example: Dear Grandma, I like it when you make ice cream. It's better than the kind we buy at the store. Your grandson, Darryl P.S. I love you 🖋Ask the people who receive these notes to respond. An oral response is fine – a written response is even better. 🖋Explain the writing process to your child: "We think of ideas and put them into words; we put the words on paper; people read the words; and people respond." * 🌟Children are so smart! They are fast learners and understand so much more than we think they do🌟🌟🌟🌟. * 🌟Source: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/25-activities-reading-and-writing-fun * #toddler#toddlerfun#toddlermom#toddlertips#toddlerwriting#toddleractivities#toddleractivitiesathome#kidsandwriting#kidsactivities#kidsactivitiesathome#toddlerlearningideas#toddlerdevelopmentideas#kidslearningideas#keepitinterestingwithtoddler#keepitinterestingandfunwithtoddler#parenting#lifewithkids (at Toronto, Ontario)