How To Get Your Children To Write

    After reading Every Mark on the Page; Educating Family and Community Members about Young Children's Writing I gained a better insight on how children start writing and what steps they take. An interesting point that the article made was that although parents know how to start their kids with the basic skills to reading, they are at a loss when it comes to writing. Even though they are trying their bests, many of their attempts will actually discourage writing.  

      Most parents focus on the grammar and spelling errors instead of the content. After a discussion in E340 last week, it was clear that most people make these comments because they are easier and safer. If they dont see themselves as good writers is it much easier to comment on these things.

  
     As a teacher, communicating with the parents is an important job. At the beginning of the school year it is important to make expectations clear and lay out how the parents can support their children for the best results. Open houses, newsletters, writing workshops, and parent conferences were a few ideas the article mentioned.