Category: Writing 16-26m  

Abbreviation: L-W 16-26m

See also: Early Years Scale (EYFS) descriptions. Category lists.

Description

Children’s later writing is based on skills and understandings which they develop as babies and toddlers. Before they can write, they need to learn to use spoken language to communicate. Later they learn to write down the words they can say. (See the roots of Writing in Communication and language). Early mark-making is not the same as writing.It is a sensory and physical experience for babies and toddlers, which they do not yet connect to forming symbols which can communicate meaning.(See roots of mark-making and handwriting in Playing and exploring and Physical Development).

"Writing 16-26m" pages

Early Years (0-5yrs) Section:

• Language and Communication (1 page)

Primary (5-11yrs) Section:

• Language and Communication (1 page)