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Use everyday resources to help children understand how writing is used to communicate meaning, says Neil Robinson Planned learning intentions *To learn about the purposes of writing *To experiment with letter shapes and forms *To develop the desire and motivation to want to write Resources

*To learn about the purposes of writing *To experiment with letter shapes and forms *To develop the desire and motivation to want to write Resources

*Paper and card *ready-made books *headed paper and office stationery *writing paper *envelopes *chalk board and chalks *alphabet chart *Post-it notes *laminate *relevant props Step by step

* Create the backing display by joining together large pieces of coloured card.

* Type and print out headings of the objects you intend to cover, such as a greetings card, a book, or a voucher.

* Make ready-made books for children to pin on to the display board once complete.

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