Writing Development
This is the first stage where children scribble randomly
What is the scribbling stage
Teachers ask questions during reading to help children do this
What is think and respond
Talking and sharing ideas helps build this skill
What is language development
This is print children see in everyday life like signs and labels
What is environmental print
Using puppets and play helps children learn through this
What is interaction/play
Kids try to spell words the way they sound
What is invented spelling
This type of story uses pictures instead of some words
What is a rebus story
Singing songs and rhymes helps children learn this
What is vocabulary
Seeing your name on your cubby helps you do this
What is recognize your name
Teachers showing how to do something first is called this
What is modeling
Writing your own name is an early writing skill
What is name writing
Asking questions during a story helps kids do this
What is think/talk
Listening carefully helps kids do this
What is understand
Logos like McDonald’s help kids learn this
What is word recognition
Kids use toys and imagination
What is play
This helps kids hold a pencil and write
What are fine motor skills
Talking about the story helps kids understand it better
What is comprehension
Sharing ideas with others helps build this
What is communication
Kids learn words by seeing them again and again
What is repetition
Puppets help kids tell stories
What is pretend play
Children begin to use letters they know to represent sounds
What is invented spelling
Teachers read books to children
What is read aloud
Playing with others helps build this
What are social skills
Labels in the classroom help kids do this
What is learn words
Acting out stories helps kids do this
What is express ideas