Making a list is a great beginning writing activity for all ages. Model it for your toddler or preschooler, or ask your older child to make their own list.
The other day, B and I made a list of things we wanted to do. (Looks like an exciting day huh?!) He was so excited to be able to cross things off of the list. He gets that from me I think.
I’ve been trying to do a lot of writing in front of him lately to help spark some interest and lists seem to be the easiest way to do that. We’ve written grocery lists, wish lists, Christmas lists, and letters to grandparents. Next time you are going to the grocery store, write your lists together and have your child bring their list too!
B’s shopping list – He outsmarted me and informed me in the store that his list only had things he wanted on it like doughnuts and gummy candies. The whole time I thought he was “writing” what I was writing. =)
Monica
Wednesday 26th of May 2010
Wonderful Idea...thanks so much for sharing!! I hope this helps!!
Blessings,Monica @ organized chaos!!
The Mom I Want To Be
Tuesday 25th of May 2010
We have been using to do lists with our morning meeting. Ryan likes to add things like 'play rocketship'.
Joyful Learner
Tuesday 25th of May 2010
Ha ha! Too funny! Great ideas. Now I have to go make a list or two....
Rachel
Tuesday 25th of May 2010
Love the lists. Those lists are ones to be cherished. My daughter, Hannah, is a list maker ( in fact she wrote about that today on her blog!). I've saved several of her lists throughout the years -- they're priceless!
Beautiful post.
Rachel
Raising a Happy Child
Tuesday 25th of May 2010
I like the idea of list writing - B does a supreme job on his letters. His own list cracked me up :)