Just a few of the many wonderful books for kids

Writing, no words??? Let's get creative.

All writing doesn’t have to use words? That’s right, introduce your child to photo essays. Decide on a theme, then collect pictures from magazines connected to that theme.
“Write” about the theme chosen. Let your child tell you about how the pictures relate to the theme.
Ask you child to put the pictures in an order that tells a story, and have them tell the story. Such fun and learning together, and a great activity for parent and child.
If your child can cut and paste on the computer, they can use this medium, also. Most of all, your child is learning, having fun, and interacting with one of the most important people in their lives…you!

The pictures included could be used for a theme about a school day routine....sleeping, breakfast, get bookbag, listening in class, homework.

Also, sequence, or the logical order of a story, can be taught. This will also help your child plan a writing later.

Have fun and let me know how it goes!!!

Beginning story paper

Writing for beginners sometimes comes easier if they draw a picture and then write about it.

Several stories can be put together to make a booklet of the child's work.

I am including a link to paper ready to draw and write. The site also included lined paper for beginners.

The paper is certainly not the most important element, but visit the site.

Have fun writing with your child!!!

http://pugsie15.googlepages.com/storypaper

Let your child share the story with sibblings, friends, grandparents...sharing what one writes brings pride!!!

http://www.first-school.ws/t/drawing/story-paper.htm

Active Kids

When asking your child to write a story, make sure it is about something he or she is familiar with or has done.

Children cannot write about what they have never experienced. Older children may be asked to do more than descriptive writing or narrative writing. But to get younger children comfortable with putting their thoughts on paper, ask them to write about something they have knowledge of.

Depending on grade level, this may consist of one sentence, a paragraph, or a story containing more than one paragraph.

After paragraphs are started, always remind you child to have a beginning, middle, and end to their writing.