1. Writing

2. End of year expectations – Early Learning Goals
Children use their phonic knowledge to write words in ways which match their spoken sounds
They also write some irregular common words
They write simple sentences that can be read by themselves and others
Some words are spelt correctly and others are phonetically plausible

3. How do we prepare to write?
Mark making
Dough disco
Funky fingers
Writing opportunities in continuous provision
Child-initiated writing

4. How do we teach and practise writing?
Phonics
Word of the week
Weekly writing activity
My News writing
Handwriting

5. Handwriting Pencil grip Correct letter formation
Capital and lower case letters
Cursive writing style

6. How you can help at home Opportunities for mark making
Reinforce correct pencil grip
Practice writing name
Encourage correct spelling of high frequency words
Correct use of capital letters and lower case letters