Early writing: Mark my words

By Julian Grenier, Nursery World, 31 January 2001

Careful planning will give children the first-hand experiences they need to start learning about writing, says Julian Grenier

Careful planning will give children the first-hand experiences they need to start learning about writing, says Julian Grenier One of the most important conclusions of the recent report on the early years by the House of Commons Select Committee on Education and Employment was, 'The vast majority of professionals believe that numeracy and literacy in the foundation stage should be introduced informally, especially through play, games and informal conversation.' A consensus is beginning to emerge: children's ability to learn how to write...

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