I never know that regular writing of feedback and complaints can improve a young one’s written English. I also marvel at how a young boy’s eagerness to understand his game, can actually motivate him to spend more efforts, recognising his words and WRITE.

Well, at least, it works for my little one, Darren. For him, it is A WAY that hastens his reading and writing abilities, in a natural way *smile*.

Looking back….

A year ago, Darren was still not that good in forming complete sentences. Getting him to cultivate the habit of writing was at a snail’s pace.  Prior to his admission to Primary 1, just about 4 months ago, he was only keen to form 1 or 2 complete sentences.

Current Progress…..

He is able to write lengthy and complete passages.  It is quite a quick advancement despite the imperfect grammar.  Frankly, I am happy with his progress *smile*.

Lately……

Our little one has been pestering me to buy pens and booklet for him. I noticed that he has suddenly discovered the FUN of WRITING and has, hence, fallen in love with WRITING.  Somehow, the passion has grown stronger these few weeks and I hope it would last. 

I saw him writing lots of topics of his interest on used papers. The topics captured were FUN. So I thought “Not a bad idea at all to let him have a good headstart in writing by encouraging him to continue his style of WRITING IN A FUN WAY.”

Darren's latest booklet that contains his writings of his little secrets and interests *smile*

Then, I got him the booklet and he started his writing hobby. I mean real writing hobby because for a moment, he and his booklet were inseparable. For unknown reasons, he suddenly has so much to express.  Besides using the book as a diary (actually, I am surprised where he got the idea to start a diary), he also uses it to write and draw any topic that interests him.

WRITING IN A FUN WAY means the contents are actually full of his favourite game characters, enjoyable places that he has visited, unforgettable and pleasant experiences, captivating things that has brought him much excitement, and his favourite topic of all time - his elder brother, Brendan *LOL*.   Wow! I am amazed at how long and expressive he could be, when it comes to writing complaints about his brother - who apparently has irritated him *wink*.

See how a young boy can get so inspired to write a LONG passage when it comes to complaining about his brother

Here is an extract of his written complaints.

“Brendan is very naughty

Brendan jump bed to bed

He still say good

He go and knock the door

He still play

He still dance

He still laugh

and dance again

He keep laughing

He jump bed to bed again

He still go to the toilet and laugh more

He still laugh more and more never stop

He dance more and more never stop

He keep playing never stop.”

[Well, this is definitey not his only written complaints. Hmm....not a bad idea afterall for him to express his grievances about his brother, in written form, for us to witness INSTEAD of their usual verbal war *LOL*].

Our personal experiences…..

Our little one’s written skill has improved in a short time frame - NOT DUE TO tuition; NOT BY force; NOT DUE TO pressure.

In fact, in Darren’s case, I believe in allowing him to write freely at this moment, with no delibrate attempt by us to correct his sentences or grammar.  No doubt  it is important that he is also taught the correct grammatical usage (which we are teaching him through other exercises anyway).  However, it is more important at this moment to continue inspiring him in his interest to learn and write than dampen his spirits by being overly critical or restrictive.

THE KEY IS LET THE CHILD LEARN IN A FUN WAY.

IF A CHILD ENJOYS HIS OWN WAY OF LEARNING AND CAN INDEED LEARN MORE, LET IT BE. 

[Perhaps, in another separate post, I will share how our elder brother's influence and the boys' gaming interests have indirectly inspired our little one to pick up his reading and writing abilities in his own way:)]

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