Reception's approach to writing

In Reception, our approach to the teaching of writing is through Drawing Club. This concept was created by Greg Bottrill. This is an adventure into stories and writing and uses a range of different stimuli to create enthusiasm for writing and develop language. Through the use of drawing, the imagination is brought to life as transcriptional writing skills are taught and practised. If focusses on making conversations, linking to developing vocabulary, and making marks leading into writing. The sessions consist of a carpet time when the story is shared, discussed and drawing and writing are modelled. During this part, pace is critical. The children then work in mixed ability groups to share and record their own ideas.

Alongside this, transcriptional skills are prioritised. This includes daily phonic lessons and a range of gross motor, fine motor and handwriting activities for the children to complete.