Sometimes one of the biggest challenges a teacher faces is motivating children to write spontaneously. Undoubtedly, the use of new technologies and the immediacy of audiovisual language impair the development of will, perseverance and patience. The good news, however, is that pencil and paper can still be an attractive form of expression for our students.
Some of the activities that children welcome with joy are writing letters, developing projects and writing short dialogues that can later be acted out. Although it might seem incredible, one of the favorite tasks in the first years of elementary school is to copy their favorite books. By doing so, the children are working on reading and writing at the same time. They love making their own books including drawings of their favorite characters.
We have found that this activity greatly helps them focus and concentrate on quiet work while improving fine motor skills and penmanship. When the little book is finished they feel very proud of their work and the pencil and paper regain their leadership at school.
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