In this episode, we are diving into Writing Invitations! We want children to be excited about writing, which means we need a playful, child-led approach without pressure, prompts, or frustration. Learn what Writing Invitations are, why they work, and how to use them to make your writing center a place kids actually want to visit.

Topics Discussed:

• What Writing Invitations are (and what they aren't)
• How to set up Writing Invitations
• Real examples of Writing Invitations
• Why Writing Invitations support emergent writing, creativity, and confidence
• How to shift expectations and honor scribbles, symbols, and early marks as real writing
• Common pitfalls to avoid (like comparison and overcorrecting)

Related Resources:

• Writing Invitations
• Fine Motor Build a Skill: do this before name writing!
• Name Writing Notebooks

Related Blogposts/Episodes:

• How to Use Writing Invitations in Preschool

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More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast

Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!

As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.

Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com