Your Child's Writing Life


Book Description

An illuminating resource to help parents foster a love of writing in their child's life--filled with writing prompts, engaging home learning activities, and more. New educational research reveals that writing is as fundamental to a child's development as reading. But though there are books that promote literacy, no book guides parents in helping their child cultivate a love of writing. In this book, Pam Allyn, a nationally recognized educator and literacy expert, reminds us that writing is not only a key skill but also an essential part of self-discovery and critical to success later in life. Allyn offers the "the five keys" to help kids WRITE-Word Power, Ritual, Independence, Time, and Environment-along with fun, imaginative prompts to inspire and empower children to put their thoughts on the page. A groundbreaking blueprint for developing every child's abilities, Your Child's Writing Life teaches parents how to give a gift that will last a lifetime.




Your Child's Writing Life


Book Description

An illuminating resource to help parents foster a love of writing in their child's life--filled with writing prompts, engaging home learning activities, and more. New educational research reveals that writing is as fundamental to a child's development as reading. But though there are books that promote literacy, no book guides parents in helping their child cultivate a love of writing. In this book, Pam Allyn, a nationally recognized educator and literacy expert, reminds us that writing is not only a key skill but also an essential part of self-discovery and critical to success later in life. Allyn offers the "the five keys" to help kids WRITE-Word Power, Ritual, Independence, Time, and Environment-along with fun, imaginative prompts to inspire and empower children to put their thoughts on the page. A groundbreaking blueprint for developing every child's abilities, Your Child's Writing Life teaches parents how to give a gift that will last a lifetime.




Encouraging Your Child's Writing Talent


Book Description

Encouraging Your Child's Writing Talent brings a new perspective to teaching kids writing--one that helps parents encourage and cultivate a child's creative insights and love of words through the writing process. The author introduces parents to the characteristics of the gifted writer and much more. Educational Resource




Teaching Your Child to Write


Book Description

The ability to write well is a valuable asset -- and in today's videodriven culture it is rare and precious. Now an experienced teacher offers a guide for parents explaining everything from how to instill good old-fashioned grammar to how to nourish the creative spark. With hundreds of ideas, tips, projects and guidelines, this practical book helps parents motivate their kids and develop these important skills -- in ways that are not only effective but fun!




How to Write Your Life Story


Book Description

Lies About Writing Your Life Story You have to be a famous celebrity. You must have an amazing life. You can't write your life story until you're old and gray. Nobody will read it, so what's the point?




Writing Life Histories


Book Description

Gives guidance on how to put together life histories in supportive or residential settings. This title provides: ideas for different types of life histories; activities, strategies and material for prompting memories; helpful tools and writing tips; suggestions for support and forming partnerships with other local services; and, more.




Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Writing


Book Description

"Answers to your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Writing aims to help new teachers - or teachers who need a confidence boost - to understand the foundations of solid writing instruction. Melanie Meehan has led her school to adopt best practices in writing instruction, and has worked with many teachers in her district, in professional development settings, and in online workshops, and she knows the biggest challenges teachers face in writing instruction. This installment of the Five to Thrive series will provide answers to the most critical questions early-career teachers have about writing instruction, providing the MOST critical things a new teacher can do and know to have the most success in teaching writing, as well as next steps toward thriving as a writing teacher"--




Writing Prompts for Kids


Book Description

If your child wants to write, but needs a little help (or just wants something to write IN), this book is the answer. With 24 solid writing prompts and a guided setup, your little one will be pumping out words before you know it. From author Jo Michaels comes a fun and interactive journal style book that will spark your child's imagination and get them creating amazing things in no time. Your child will be asked questions like: What is my character's name? How old? Is he/she human? If no, what is he/she? What is he or she going to try to do? What are Mom and Dad's names? Where do they live? Prompt #1: Think of a time you were scared. What were you scared of? How could you be braver? What power would you like to have to help? With pages for drawing book covers and scenes, this journal will keep your child engaged for hours.




Writers' & Artists' Guide to Writing for Children and YA


Book Description

The W&A Guide to Writing for Children and YA provides informed, practical advice from a successful and experienced writer of children's books across all ages. Its coverage includes picture books through middle grade and young adult; fiction and non-fiction; books for reluctant readers and books for the education market. It is one author's lifetime of experience distilled into an engaging guide on how to manage, kickstart or begin your writing career. This is a heavily revised and expanded edition of Linda's Writing for Children (2008). Much has happened in both Linda's writing life and in the world of children's books since then. Staying true to the essence of the original, the new edition includes more advice and experience to reflect changes in digital publishing, self-publishing, and the explosion of YA and children's writing more broadly.




Evaluating Children's Writing


Book Description

Introduces statement from preface about application activities for a wide range of writing evaluation strategies elementary classroom teachers can use to determine a grade. Txtbk for undergrad. & graduate elementary language arts&writing methods courses