Foundation - Writing Lessons

Foundation - Writing Lessons

Margaret has produced some excellent videos you can use with your classes to help build writing skills in early Primary School.

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Foundation - Writing Lessons
  • Prep L1 Writing Hearing and Recording sounds in words Level 1

    The session focuses on writing lessons for young learners, emphasizing the importance of understanding sounds in words. It explores story creation through personal experience prompts and demonstrates techniques for identifying sounds. Active participation is encouraged, with feedback on writing e...

  • Prep L2 Writing - Hearing and Recording Sounds in words Level 2

    The session highlights the significance of sound recognition in writing for young learners. It features the Magic Fan activity, which presents ideas and images to spark creativity. A story about a cow is crafted, focusing on identifying sounds in words. Participants receive guidance on sound awar...

  • Prep L3 Writing - Advanced Hearing and Recording sounds in words .mp4

    The session starts with a warm welcome and an introduction to writing, highlighting the significance of sounds in words. Participants engage in a writing exercise inspired by a beach picture, leading to a story about a girl named Jenny who trips over a sandcastle. The narrative explores character...

  • Prep L4 Writing - Finger Spaces

    The lesson highlights the significance of using finger spaces for clear writing. It discusses the challenges faced when spaces are omitted and demonstrates how to effectively incorporate them while writing a story. The ease of reading with spaces is showcased, emphasizing the difficulties of read...

  • Prep L5 Writing - Generating Ideas - Finger Puppets

    The session starts with a warm welcome and readiness check for writing. It highlights the significance of writing and play, focusing on finger spaces and word sounds. Various finger puppets, including a cow, dog, duck, and parrot, are introduced in a playful narrative. A purple dragon chases the ...