While early reading development often receives more attention, emergent writing plays an equally important role in supporting well-balanced literacy development. Supporting Emergent Writing in the Classroom and at HomeCreating a literacy-rich environment that supports emergent writing does not require a fancy setup with expensive materials or rigid instruction. Igniting a Love of LiteracyBy valuing emergent writing alongside early reading, educators and families can nurture a love of learning from the start. Developing early literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel. Developing early literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel.