Let’s dive into the fascinating journey of turning scribbles into confident, creative sentences!

We'll explore the magic of writing by blending the arts and sciences, weaving together insights from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, language acquisition, and multiliteracy standards. Through this playful yet academic lens, we'll spark curiosity and cultivate a shared understanding of how handwriting transforms into expressive storytelling & writing using pictures - words - sentences. 

What It Is

1. Handwriting:

   • The physical act of forming letters and numbers.
   • Focuses on fine motor skills, pencil grip, letter formation, and spatial awareness (e.g., writing on lines and spacing between words).
   • Builds the muscle memory needed for automaticity, freeing up cognitive resources for composing text.

2. Writing:

   • The process of generating ideas, organizing thoughts, and expressing them in written form.
   • Involves spelling, sentence construction, grammar, and vocabulary development.
   • Progresses from labeling or simple phrases to complete sentences and eventually short paragraphs. 

• An opportunity to explore the intergration of math and literacy with our CESD Math Consultant - Lori MaKenzie
• An opportunity to explore the intergration of science and literacy with our CESD STEM Consultan - Angie Arends