Encouraging Writing

One thing I am often asked is how to practice writing with a child who isn't very keen? The answer is to keep it FUN!

So here are some of my favourite ways to get children practicing writing / drawing skills without using a pencil and paper!

• use a chalk board
• use a whiteboard
• paint with water onto a wall / path
• chalk onto a wall / path
• finger painting
• use an Aquadraw
• use a Magna Doodle
• writing in 'gloop' (cornflour and water)
• writing in playdough
• writing in sand / mud using fingers or a stick

Let me know any other fun ways you persuade your children to write!