Summary: The process of learning to write is a long one, considering that it’s not just about knowing how to write letters or spell words. Well before children get to that stage there are other skills they need to develop so they’ll be ready. This podcast episode is all about why pre-writing skills are important and how pre-writing skills can be developed.<br> Click on the player above to listen to this week’s episode or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/early-childhood-research-podcast/id1039178520" target="_blank">pop over to iTunes to listen directly</a> from The Early Childhood Research Podcast. If you download the episode or listen through iTunes you can listen to it while you’re washing up or driving to work!<br> <a href="https://i2.wp.com/www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/developing-prewriting-skills-kindergarten.jpg"></a><br> Transcript<br> The transcript for this episode can be found on this previous research post <a href="http://www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/pre-writing-skills-essential-for-early-learners/" target="_blank">Pre-Writing Skills: Essential for Early Learners</a>. You’ll also find the research credits there.<br> Free Activities<br> Here are some free <a href="http://www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/essential-pre-writing-skills-i-can-trace-lines/" target="_blank">line tracing printables</a> and <a href="http://www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/10-cutting-activities-for-kids/" target="_blank">10 cutting activities</a>.<br> Check out <a href="http://www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/hands-on-weekly-activity-plans-a-review/" target="_blank">my review for these hands on weekly activity plans</a> that will give your kids an activity a day for 6 months.<br> Pinterest Boards<br> Visit my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethhah/fine-motor-skills/" target="_blank">Fine Motor Skills Pinterest</a> board and my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethhah/pre-writing-skills/" target="_blank">Pre-Writing Skills </a>board for ideas!<br> This post from Powerful Mothering has links to <a href="http://www.powerfulmothering.com/25-fine-motor-activities-pinterest-boards-to-follow/" target="_blank">25 Fine Motor Skills Pinterest boards</a> that will inspire you with hundreds of fun and practically free ideas!<br> <a href="https://i2.wp.com/www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pre-writing-shapes.jpg"></a><br> Infographic Summary<br> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/346143921336878172/" target="_blank">Pin it to keep as a quick and easy reminder!</a><br> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Pre-Writing-Skills-1.png"></a><br> Previous Podcasts<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/the-early-childhood-research-podcast-an-introduction-0/" target="_blank">#0 The Early Childhood Research Podcast: An Introduction</a><br> * <a href="http://www.lizs-early-learning-spot.com/healthy-eating-in-young-children-1/" target="_blank">#1 Healthy Eating in Young Children</a><br> <br> Leave a rating<br> If you enjoyed this episode please add a review and rating on iTunes. It helps others find the podcast more easily. Or, if there was a particular point that resonated with you perhaps you could share that on your Facebook page?<br> I wish you happy teaching and learning!<br>
