Learning to Write and Loving It! Preschool–Kindergarten

Miriam P. Trehearne
Learning to Write and Loving It! Preschool–Kindergarten
August 2011 | 272 pages | Corwin
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Description

Nurturing young writers sets the stage for their success

Learning to Write and Loving It! equips teachers of young children with practical strategies, assessment tools, and motivating writing activities that are based on current research and proven practice and are easily applicable to all kinds of learning environments. Included are many authentic writing samples and photos to illustrate effective, developmentally appropriate instructional methods, mini-lessons, and activities. Sought-after author and speaker Miriam P. Trehearne demonstrates how to scaffold play and literacy learning and how to easily link assessment to instruction.

Key features:

  • Differentiate using effective instructional approaches for teaching writing and supporting inquiry and play
  • Assess and document student writing seamlessly throughout the day
  • Motivate and engage children in writing fiction (narrative), nonfiction, poetry, and song
  • Enjoy learning with a powerful collection of vignettes from real classrooms
  • Use teacher-friendly guidelines for effectively integrating technology and selecting software for young children

A companion CD offers modifiable reproducibles, observation checklists, assessments, and projects for parents to do with their young children. Learn how to successfully scaffold writing, and, in the process, foster cross-curricular skills in science, social studies, and math.

Research shows that writing provides a strong foundation for literacy development. Further, writing helps children express themselves, clarify their thinking, communicate ideas, and integrate new information into their knowledge base. This book helps teachers get children off to a strong academic start by learning to write and loving it!

Contents

Foreword by Timothy Shanahan

Foreword by Timothy Shanahan

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction

  • 1. Literacy Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • 2. Research on Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • 3. Assessing Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • 4. Effective Instructional Approaches
  • 5. Writing Workshop
  • 6. Writing in Fiction and Nonfiction Genres
  • 7. Writing Songs and Poetry
  • 8. Play Plans Before and After Centers
  • 9. Writing Messages and Using Interactive Journals

Closing Thoughts

Closing Thoughts

Find Out More About Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten

Find Out More About Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten

References

References

Index

Index

Description

Nurturing young writers sets the stage for their success

Learning to Write and Loving It! equips teachers of young children with practical strategies, assessment tools, and motivating writing activities that are based on current research and proven practice and are easily applicable to all kinds of learning environments. Included are many authentic writing samples and photos to illustrate effective, developmentally appropriate instructional methods, mini-lessons, and activities. Sought-after author and speaker Miriam P. Trehearne demonstrates how to scaffold play and literacy learning and how to easily link assessment to instruction.

Key features:

  • Differentiate using effective instructional approaches for teaching writing and supporting inquiry and play
  • Assess and document student writing seamlessly throughout the day
  • Motivate and engage children in writing fiction (narrative), nonfiction, poetry, and song
  • Enjoy learning with a powerful collection of vignettes from real classrooms
  • Use teacher-friendly guidelines for effectively integrating technology and selecting software for young children

A companion CD offers modifiable reproducibles, observation checklists, assessments, and projects for parents to do with their young children. Learn how to successfully scaffold writing, and, in the process, foster cross-curricular skills in science, social studies, and math.

Research shows that writing provides a strong foundation for literacy development. Further, writing helps children express themselves, clarify their thinking, communicate ideas, and integrate new information into their knowledge base. This book helps teachers get children off to a strong academic start by learning to write and loving it!

Contents

Foreword by Timothy Shanahan

Foreword by Timothy Shanahan

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction

  • 1. Literacy Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • 2. Research on Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • 3. Assessing Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • 4. Effective Instructional Approaches
  • 5. Writing Workshop
  • 6. Writing in Fiction and Nonfiction Genres
  • 7. Writing Songs and Poetry
  • 8. Play Plans Before and After Centers
  • 9. Writing Messages and Using Interactive Journals

Closing Thoughts

Closing Thoughts

Find Out More About Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten

Find Out More About Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten

References

References

Index

Index

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Learning to Write and Loving It! Preschool–Kindergarten

Miriam P. Trehearne
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August 2011 | 272 pages | Corwin

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Nurturing young writers sets the stage for their success

Learning to Write and Loving It! equips teachers of young children with practical strategies, assessment tools, and motivating writing activities that are based on current research and proven practice and are easily applicable to all kinds of learning environments. Included are many authentic writing samples and photos to illustrate effective, developmentally appropriate instructional methods, mini-lessons, and activities. Sought-after author and speaker Miriam P. Trehearne demonstrates how to scaffold play and literacy learning and how to easily link assessment to instruction.

Key features:

  • Differentiate using effective instructional approaches for teaching writing and supporting inquiry and play
  • Assess and document student writing seamlessly throughout the day
  • Motivate and engage children in writing fiction (narrative), nonfiction, poetry, and song
  • Enjoy learning with a powerful collection of vignettes from real classrooms
  • Use teacher-friendly guidelines for effectively integrating technology and selecting software for young children

A companion CD offers modifiable reproducibles, observation checklists, assessments, and projects for parents to do with their young children. Learn how to successfully scaffold writing, and, in the process, foster cross-curricular skills in science, social studies, and math.

Research shows that writing provides a strong foundation for literacy development. Further, writing helps children express themselves, clarify their thinking, communicate ideas, and integrate new information into their knowledge base. This book helps teachers get children off to a strong academic start by learning to write and loving it!


Table Of Contents:

  • Foreword by Timothy Shanahan
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • 1. Literacy Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • 2. Research on Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • 3. Assessing Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • 4. Effective Instructional Approaches
  • 5. Writing Workshop
  • 6. Writing in Fiction and Nonfiction Genres
  • 7. Writing Songs and Poetry
  • 8. Play Plans Before and After Centers
  • 9. Writing Messages and Using Interactive Journals
  • Closing Thoughts
  • Find Out More About Writing in Preschool and Kindergarten
  • References
  • Index

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Mrs Deborah Presnell, Health Human Services Dept, McDowell Technical Community College
"In Learning to Write and Loving It! Miriam Trehearne does it all. She gives teachers the research and philosophical ground on which to stand, and shares scores of practical, classroom-based ideas to engage our youngest learners in developmentally appropriate emergent writing experiences. This is a why-to and a how-to resource not to be missed."
Sharon Taberski, Author and Consultant, Trumbull, CT
"Miriam Trehearne offers a panoramic view of teaching writing to young children. This comprehensive book will serve as a practical and inspirational clearinghouse for new and experienced educators who are determined to support young learners as they begin to draw, label, list, record, retell, invent, instruct, and share the stories of their lives."
Shelley Harwayne, Educational Consultant and Author
"I was impressed with the abundance of real-life examples of classroom instruction. The inclusion of many lessons, lists of resources and references to technology, make this book very user friendly."
Iris Goldberg, Director of Early Childhood, Long Island University, Purchase, NY
“This book is extremely useful as an effective resource for any teacher of young children! It provides the necessary rationale, resources and tools to help young children write effectively, purposefully and enjoyably!”
Julie Frederick, Kindergarten Teacher, Broadview Thomson K-8, Seattle, WA

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