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Narrator: Most young children enjoy the process of writing.

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Early writing is a strong predictor of children's

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reading success in later years.

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It is a foundational
literacy skill that develops

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understanding of print concepts,
alphabet knowledge,

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and sounds in language.

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Ginger Watkins: Down, across.
Down, across.

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Do you have the word cat?

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We want our boys and girls
to see themselves as readers

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and writers from the very start.

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In early years, seeing yourself as a writer means pictures.

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Pictures are the way
that kindergarteners express

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their ideas and their messages.

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It's the very beginning
of writing.

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Narrator: Drawing is how a child
writes in the early years.

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Drawing pictures
and copying letters and numbers

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lead to children using writing
for a variety of purposes.

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Want to help draw out your
child's skills in this area?

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Visit the family activities
section below

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for a list of ideas on what you can do with your child at home.

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