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how to make an at-home writing center

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August 1, 2016 by Teach Mama Leave a Comment

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Writing centers are something that I first created for my kids years and years and years ago.

Though the format has changed slightly (we no longer use the hot pink shower caddy), my kids still have nearly all of their writing supplies close at hand all. The. Time.

at home writing center | teachmama.com

 

If we want our kids to write, my friends, we need to make it easy. Especially for those guys who reluctantly writeĀ and willĀ give us any excuse not to put a pen to the paper.

Everything should be together so that whenever we say:

  • Hey Owen, will you make a quick list for me?
  • Will someone please walk through the house and write down the chores that need to be done?
  • Nana isn’t feeling well. Can someone please write her a quick note?Ā 
  • Who wants a playdate? Write your buddy a note and invite him or her over to play!
  • Write down three movies you want to see this summer, and we’ll pick one out of a hat for this rainy day!

. . . kids are quick to jump at the chance to do the job!

Here’sĀ a quick look at writing centers:

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And here are a few more posts on all things early literacy. . .Ā 

(Click on the image to find the post!)

 

activating schema get kids ready for reading

critical thinking during read alouds

10 tips for read aloud learning

questioning to improve reading comprehension | teachmama.com

 

What burning questions do you have about reading or literacy? I’d love to hear them so that I can (hopefully!) address the topic during one of the videos.

Just leave it below, and I’ll do what I can to cover it. Ā Looking forward to this!

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Cheers, and happy reading during this incredibly exciting journey!

Want a few more early literacy or alphabet activities? Check out:

  • backyard alphabet hunt
  • homemade alphabet book
  • leafy letter learning
  • ABC hunt
  • on the road ABC hunt
  • lowercase ABC hunt
  • build your own bingo: uppercase and lowercase match
  • ABC cards and clothespin match
  • alphabet letter splash
  • alphabingo (play with lowercase letters)
  • alphabet letter lids
  • leafy outdoor alphabet hunt
  • build your own board game
  • clothespin letter match
  • 10 fun ways to learn theĀ alphabet

 

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Hi, I’m Patricia, an elementary teacher and reading specialist, turned homeschool mom. I also have a master's in psychology, specializing in children's issues. Read More…

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After our three kids graduated high school, I went back to school to become a marriage and family therapist who has specialized in children’s issues.

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