Mrs. Wills Kindergarten

Sentence Writing in Kindergarten Made EASY!

Kindergarten Sentence Writing can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity!
Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.
One constant in my classroom over the last few years was our predictable sentence station that I called “Super Sentences.”

Kindergarten Sentence Writing in August and September

We start the year off slowly with very simple sentences.  In August and September, I usually start with just one sentence for the students to manipulate.  They read it over and over with a variety of pointers (which are a BIG deal.)  The first week of school we do this activity as a whole group.  Simple!  We take turns with the pointer.  Then at the end of the week, I usually say,  “Friends!  We have had so much fun with this activity.  What if we make this one of our stations?”  They always cheer, “YES!”

 A few weeks later, I might say,  “Hey friends,  when you go to this station, let’s write a sentence!  Let me show you how.” This is a whole group activity.   Simple!  However, the product is not always stellar.  That’s okay!  We have all year to perfect it.Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.

In August and September, the words are hard to read.  The illustrations need a bit of interpretation.  In my opinion, that is just fine.  If we wait for perfection… we will be waiting until January. Nope!  We can practice sentence writing and get better NOW!

After a few weeks of this, I might nudge in while a student is doing this station and do a little teaching.  I might show them how to make sentence neater.  I might show them how to make smart color choices.

Then during our center debrief (a MUST), I might say,  “Friends, do you know what I say Kelly doing at the pocket chart station (where I have the sentences)?  I say her working REALLY hard to make her letters clear.  You know what?  That is what writers do and it makes my heart happy.  Look at THIS!”   Then I show it to them.   Oh my MERCY!  They ALL want to make my heart happy and we elevate the work.  Slowly, but raise the bar… we raise the expectation.

Kindergarten Sentence Writing in October and beyond

Each month, students practice writing sentences that are thematically linked to what we are learning or perhaps what we are focused on.
Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.
 
Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.
Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity. Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.
Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.
 
Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity. Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity. Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.

Sentence Writing Progression

Around January, I plant another little seed,  “Friends, we are getting so good at writing sentences.  I want to challenge you to write TWO sentences when you are at the sentence station.”

Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.
 Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.
 

Kindergarten Sentence Writing Extension Activities

These activities are also part of the Predictable Sentences.  Students write and illustrate the sentence.

Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.

And we also have emergent readers we write.

Sentence Writing in Kindergarten can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity.

There you have it!  That is how I keep a sentence station going all year.   We start with simple predictable sentences then build each month thereafter!

Kindergarten Sentence Writing can be made easy! Check out how I introduce sentence writing as a literacy center. Then we build on it to make this a year-long literacy activity. FREE File included

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Kindergarten Sentence Writing: Free Sample

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  2. Someone Critique says

    December 7 at 9:43 am

    I am a teacher at Phoenix preschool. Instead of suggesting that parents to go somewhere, I'm going to take a stab at being condescending and say to some of the negative reviewers that they should, "be a little introspective and examine your own parenting skills.

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  3. Val says

    May 22 at 7:16 pm

    I can’t find your sentence wrting on TpT. I’ve tried clicking hte link above and it doesn’t work. Can you send me the link?

    Reply

  5. Diane says

    January 22 at 11:12 am

    How many students do you have working at this station at one time? If more than one then do they each build the same sentence together? I was wondering if I needed to make more sentence pieces for building so they each could make their own sentence.

    Thanks for your help!

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    • Deedee says

      January 28 at 3:00 pm

      Hi there!

      I have two students at a station together. Since there are multiple pockets in the chart holder, the students can work together or make their own sentence. I only print one set of cards, though. I hope that helps.

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      • Diane says

        January 29 at 5:55 pm

        Thanks Deedee,

        Yes that does help. I will have 4 at this station, but I will just put two pocket charts back to back and have 2 on each side, so I will run 2 sets of the cards!!! Thanks so much!

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  6. Vicky says

    June 27 at 12:18 am

    Hi Deedee, How long do your students stay at a center? Do they rotate or only do one per day or how many per day? If you have any other blogs on centers and center management, if possible could you link me to some? Thank you SO very much!

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  7. Liz says

    February 11 at 10:27 am

    I love the sentence center, but struggle with my ones that cannot read. I saw you have the little booklets for them with the sight words. How do you direct direct the children to do a lower level activity and higher level, when they go to a center. Also, what does it look like? I’ve used numbers, colors… Thank you! Love all your materials and advice!

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    • Deedee says

      February 13 at 7:23 pm

      Hi there!

      When students go to the center, they don’t actually do the books. We do those at another time of the day as a whole class. Then they can take them home for extra practice. I did not really tell my students which sentences to do. I just offer the range of sentences and let them pick. I will talk to my students who I want to challenge and ask them to do more. I hope that helps.

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  8. Buffy says

    January 27 at 5:30 pm

    I love this! Can I ask, are they different vocab pictures in each bundle or are the all the same? I am thinking of so many ways to use them

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  9. Amanda says

    March 8 at 3:53 pm

    Hi there! I was wondering what size pocket chart you are using, and where did you get it from? I love this center and how you have it set-up so that your kiddos can do it independently!

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