pre-writing

Taking Dictation

There is really nothing like the imagination of a preschool-age child!  Long before they can write their own stories, children are ready and eager to tell their own stories.  It is wonderfully empowering for a child to see her words written down as a “real” story.  So, what are you waiting for?  Grab some paper [...]

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Sticker Crazy!

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My five-year-old has a long-standing obsession with stickers – she cannot ever have enough stickers!  If we are going to be taking a long drive or waiting somewhere, I can throw some stickers, paper, and crayons into my purse and we are good to go!  Peeling and placing stickers is a great activity for fine [...]

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Summer Journals

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Are your kiddos journaling this summer?  I am a huge proponent of writing – I think it is a crucial component of becoming a “good reader.”  My girls love to write in journals and notebooks.  It is so neat to watch them go from scribbles to more detailed pictures to scribble-writing to sentences!  My six-year-old [...]

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Crazy for Mazes

It used to be dot-to-dots, but now mazes are all the rage in our house. The girls like doing them and making their own, too. There are lots of great sources on the internet for free maze printables. Thanks to reading some of Laura’s posts at My Montessori Journey, I realized that I could laminate [...]

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