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Instructor: TEPS.SCHOOLLanguage: English
What is this course about?
Writing is a foundational skill. Learning how to write does not start with learning to write the letter ‘A.’ In Teaching Writing in the Early Years, you will learn how to build the fundamental skills that support early writing development. This course will guide you through key steps—starting from fine motor development to helping children express themselves through writing and everything in between. Through practical strategies and hands-on activities, this course equips you with the knowledge to support early learners in their writing journey.
What will I learn?
- The importance of fine motor skills in writing
- How to develop pre-writing skills in young learners
- Strategies to teach letter formation effectively
- Techniques to encourage writing for expression
- Practical activities and classroom techniques to support early writing development
What are the topics of this course?
Module 1: Building Fine Motor Skills
Learn how fine motor skills impact writing and explore activities to strengthen hand muscles and improve flexibility.
Module 2: Building Pre-Writing Skills
Discover essential pre-writing skills, including grasp, posture, slant and making pre-writing strokes and shapes., to prepare children for writing.
Module 3: Building Letter-Writing Skills
Understand the importance of learning to write by hand, a multi-sensory and structured approach to teaching letter formation and supporting struggling writers.
Module 4: Facilitating Writing for Expression
Explore what writing looks like in the early years, the stages of writing development and how to support students to progress through these stages.
Why should I take this course?
Designed for early childhood educators, Teaching Writing in the Early Years is a practical and research-based course that addresses real challenges in early writing instruction. Whether you are new to teaching or looking to enhance your strategies, this course provides step-by-step guidance to help children develop essential writing skills.
Join this course and make early writing engaging, accessible, and effective for young learners!