Writing can be easier for children when they have something meaningful and familiar to write about. Real experiences such as a family outing, school activity, cooking, shopping or visiting a new place can give children ideas, vocabulary and a clear sequence of events to draw on.
Using real experiences for writing can also reduce the pressure of having to invent a story from scratch. Children can talk about what happened, organise the events in order and then use those ideas to create sentences, recounts or stories.
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