Writing a list

Ages 3 to 5 Read and do together · about 10 minutes

Read together

A list helps us remember. We write what we need.

Milk, eggs, bread. Now we can shop!

Do it

1. Sit with your child before shopping. Ask what you need.
2. Write each item as they say it. Say the first sound as you write.
3. Let them draw a small picture next to each word.
4. Take the list to the shop and tick items off together.

Talk about it

• What is first on our list?
• Did we find it?

For the grown-up

Lists show children that writing has a use. Your child may scribble, and that counts as writing.

Mark as done

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Where this comes from

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