Ms Sue Cowley 
The Road to Writing [PDF ebook] 
A Step-by-Step Guide to Mark Making: 3-7

The Road to Writing takes early years practitioners on a journey; the journey young

children make when they learn their first words and make their first marks.



Sue Cowley offers activities and practical advice to inspire practitioners to

try a wide range of creative approaches to improve mark making in the early

years. There are ideas for building finger strength and eye-to-hand

coordination, activities to help children to understand the concept of symbols

and signs, and strategies for building confidence in writing and reading. You

can find your way through the book by following the signposts and you“ll find

plenty of interesting diversions along the way to develop children“s key skills

and motivation. This accessible book includes bulleted lists,

photographs of children writing and examples of early marks to illustrate how

children“s communication skills develop. Sue also gives tips on getting boys

engaged in writing, and there is a companion website with downloadable

resources and useful links. This book is an invaluable source of inspiration for all early years practitioners

and parents of children aged 3-7.