{"product_id":"9781441101983","title":"The Road to Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mark Making: 3-7","description":"The Road to Writing takes early years practitioners on a journey; the journey young\u003cbr\u003echildren make when they learn their first words and make their first marks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sue Cowley offers activities and practical advice to inspire practitioners to\u003cbr\u003etry a wide range of creative approaches to improve mark making in the early\u003cbr\u003eyears. There are ideas for building finger strength and eye-to-hand\u003cbr\u003ecoordination, activities to help children to understand the concept of symbols\u003cbr\u003eand signs, and strategies for building confidence in writing and reading. You\u003cbr\u003ecan find your way through the book by following the signposts and you'll find\u003cbr\u003eplenty of interesting diversions along the way to develop children's key skills\u003cbr\u003eand motivation. This accessible book includes bulleted lists,\u003cbr\u003ephotographs of children writing and examples of early marks to illustrate how\u003cbr\u003echildren's communication skills develop. Sue also gives tips on getting boys\u003cbr\u003eengaged in writing, and there is a companion website with downloadable\u003cbr\u003eresources and useful links. This book is an invaluable source of inspiration for all early years practitioners\u003cbr\u003eand parents of children aged 3-7.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47142795018480,"sku":"9781441101983","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781441101983_p0.jpg?v=1763789254","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781441101983","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}