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Little People's Literacy Learning: a guide for engaging parents and carers: writing

A short guide offering tips for encouraging writing development in young children.

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Year level
Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Purpose
Family and carer support
Topic
Writing
Audience
Families and carers
Format
Downloadable resource
Learning area
English
General capabilities
Literacy
Publisher

ALEA

Copyright

© ALEA

Keywords
handwriting, handwriting fluency, handwriting formation, writing instruction

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