Resources for writing and artwork. Adults may play a role in helping children with their writing through their
cultural practices. They may not only provide materials, but also encourage
and value children's writing. Yaden et al (1999) suggest looking at how
the power relationships at home and school impact on children and their writing.
Many of these homes seemed to have a scarcity of materials to support children's
literacy development, as these were not visible. Sometimes, it was difficult
to find even a pencil or pen in view and children did not have scrap paper
available on which to doodle or draw. One parent when asked about pencils
said, The families purchase packages of construction paper and loose leaf on
which to write and draw, but these are often kept out of reach of the children
so as Beth says, While these families describe having an abundance of crayons and markers,
along with pencils and pens, it was not evident and they are often not easily
accessible to the children. Jill states that for safety reasons she keeps
these items in a container away from the baby. Some of the parents express
fears about the children writing on the walls so they keep them out of reach
for a purpose. Lynne states, |
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