For kindergartners, writing means drawing pictures and writing a few words or a sentence to describe their drawing. It’s all about sharing ideas, so don’t worry about spelling. In the first of these real kindergarten writing samples, the child writes “becs” for because, which perfectly illustrates the concept of “invented spelling,” which is normal in kindergarten, first, and even second grade. Learn more about your kindergartner’s writing under Common Core.
Kindergarten writing sample #1Thanks to invented spelling, “Dog is the best because they bark.” is written, “Dog is the BST BeCS tHeY BURc.”
Kindergarten writing sample #2Scarlett draws a picture of her topic sentence and then writes it.
Kindergarten writing sample #3Using surprisingly clear invented spelling, Ben writes, “tAcAsAOr” for, “Take a shower.”
See more examples of real kids’ writing in different grades: first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade.
Jessica Kelmon is the Director of Content for GreatSchools.org. She has been covering parenting issues, children's health and development, education, and social-emotional learning for more than a decade. She earned her Masters in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
