A kindergarten writing checklist is a list of essential skills and steps young children need to practice to develop their writing abilities effectively.
- Handwriting
- Write letters clearly
- Space letters correctly
- Use proper letter size
- Hold pencil correctly
- Spelling
- Sound out words
- Use sight words
- Check for common spelling errors
- Use classroom resources (word wall, dictionary)
- Punctuation
- Start sentences with a capital letter
- End sentences with a period
- Use question marks for questions
- Use exclamation marks for excitement
- Grammar
- Use complete sentences
- Use proper noun forms
- Match subjects and verbs
- Use “a” and “an” correctly
- Presentation
- Write name at top of the page
- Keep paper neat and clean
- Use correct paper orientation
- Illustrate story or sentences