
This tutorial is adapted from Using Children's Literature in the Classroom — Part I from the Libraries & Literacy Series, developed by the Early Literacy Initiative, TISS Hyderabad, and Eklavya Foundation, Bhopal. In it, literacy practitioner Harshita V. Das introduces the "Signing In" activity, a simple yet meaningful practice that helps young children see their marks, drawings, and early writing as purposeful communication while building confidence and foundational writing skills in a literacy-rich environment.
Keywords: Signing In, Emergent Writing, Early Literacy, Fine Motor Skills, Writing Confidence, Library Activities, Language Development, Scribbling, Mark Making, Print Awareness, Child Expression, Literacy-Rich Environment, Creative Writing, Writing Readiness, Young Learners.