Kindergarten Writing Center

Kindergarten Writing Center
Children Will	Skill Development	Teacher's Role
make letters from a variety of materials	fine motor coordination letter recognition	provide stimulating letter-making materials (sand trays, white boards, clay)
trace letters	fine motor skills letter recognition	provide tracer letters and writing instruments (model proper pencil position)
copy letters	letter making	provide writing materials and letter models
copy words	letter making fine motor skills word and letter recognition	provide writing materials and copy words
make pictures and tell story of picture	refine fine motor skills develop storytelling skills develop sequencing skills enrich vocabulary enhance oral communication	stimulate interest through praise, participation and imitation listen attentively and ask leading questions
make books and talk about the making of a book	demonstrate an understanding of the function of print, master book-handling skills	provide story patterns encourage creative thought act as a scribe (if necessary)
ask questions	analyze one's work think about the work of another develop reading comprehension	encourage creative thought instill curiousity