Writing Workshop

While Writing Workshop was not a favorite of most students at the beginning of the year, 81 days into the school year I can confidently say that is no longer the case.  Check out this amazing video of the students all engaged, stretching sounds independently and working in a space that is best for them.  Look at some of the writing students shared in our classroom during Writing Workshop...

I built an igloo
with my brother.

I am sledding
I hit a bump
I screamed AHH

Remember, writing is a complex task, it requires a story, the fine motor of holding a pencil, the letter sound knowledge to make the words, the letter formation of that sound, spacing, editing (to make sure your writing says what you intended it to say) and needless to say, these are just a few of the cognitive demands that take place during this complex task.  
Celebrate with your child wherever they are at.  It is typical for students to record the beginning sound and the ending sound of words at this point in Kindergarten.  Many students have not yet solidified their letter sound filing system and may default to writing strings of letters.  That is okay too!  They are demonstrating that they understand that letters make sounds, even if they are not yet able to accurately hear or record those sounds in their writing development.