Best Practices for Preschool & Pre-K Journal Writing | Fine Motor Journals & Handwriting Instruction

As parents & teachers of preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten littles, we need to understand the typical progression of writing development in order to help our kids become strong writers.

Journal writing seems to be a popular activity to foster writing development in early childhood classroom, but how can we make sure it's actually effective & meaningful?

Keep watching to learn about best practices for journal writing time, including focusing on fine motor journals and handwriting instruction FIRST before introducing journal writing.

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Introduction 00:00
Start with Fine Motor Journals 00:32
The Importance of Handwriting Instruction 7:10
Journal Writing Tips 12:21
More Journal Writing Tips 15:24
FREE Editable Name Cards & Name Tips 17:00
FREE ABC Chart 20:15
Final Thoughts 21:11

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