Getting ready to write
Our writing focus this half term include :
Use print a letter knowledge in early writing. For example: writing a pretend shopping list that starts at the top of the page; writing ‘m’ for mummy. At home you could write a shopping list together or write a celebration card together.
Write some or all of name. You could build your name with bottle tops. Simple put the letters on the plastic bottle tops and mix the letters. Ask your child to put them in the correct order. Encourage your child to have a go at writing their name using different pencils and pens to make the activity exciting.
Write some letters accurately. Encourage children to write letters on their pictures and creations made at home.
Early writing
Squiggle Time. We enjoy squiggle time at nursery. In the videos you will be able to explore how we use dance to encourage mark making.
Using old wallpaper or lining paper and crayons explore some of the different movements that we have been exploring.
Use the videos in the phonics section of the learning platform to see videos of each of the different letter formations phrases.