Experience Writing with your Kids

There is no doubt that if you are reading this blog, you are familiar with all of the technological advances within the last several years.  Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace are only several examples of the different ways people are communicating online.  We at Magic Lantern embrace the launch into the “Tech World,” but we want to invite families across the world to experience the magic of the writing with your kids the “old-fashioned” way.

No matter what developmental stage your child is at, there are ways to incorporate writing into your daily activities.  Maybe start a family journal, or encourage your little one to draw a picture of their favorite part in a book that you have read together and then add a sentence describing the picture below.  Together make lists of favorite activities, books, or foods.  These lists can be saved and used as topics to write about in a journal or book.  Even if your child does not show interest in writing, with a little guidance you can get them writing without even realizing that they are doing it.  One of our goals with this blog is to provide parents and caregivers resources and ideas to help young writer’s enjoy the writing process and see themselves as writer’s.  When you take the time to look for opportunities to write with your child, you will be amazed at ways you can incorporate writing into your routine.

Tagged as: activities, developmental stages, kids, routine, writing, writing process