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Subject: Writing befor reading
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Date: Thu, 17-Nov-83 13:12:58 EST
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Posted: Thu Nov 17 13:12:58 1983
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    Writing before reading does have the attractive feature of encouraging
    better creativity, but it strikes me as craziness for every other reason.
    A much better way to do this and spred cheer at the same time is to help
    your child write letters to relatives, G.P's being esp appreciative.
    Let the child dictate the letter, and the parent write it down.  The
    creative aspect is preserved, but the skills and co-ordination are not
    needed.  If you want to excersie the writing skills, do that by having
    the child copy the letter over, or you dictate it back, slowly, perhaps
    letter by letter.  This lets them concentrate on the logistics of the
    dexterity and on the creative aspects seperately.  Don't try to do both
    at once or the kid will just fuzz out.

    I guess my opinion of Montessori schools is accurate ....
    ----GaryFostel----