Getting Children Writing

Story Ideas for Children Aged 3 to 11
Simon Brownhill - University of Cambridge, UK
Getting Children Writing
May 2013 | 304 pages | Sage UK
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'This is a fantastic book which provides creative and practical suggestions of how to engage all children in writing'
- Sarah Martin-Denham, Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, University of Sunderland

This book is a practical guide designed to stimulate story writing in the early years and primary classroom. It offers a collection of novel and effective Ideas which can be used by educators to energise, excite and motivate children to willingly write stories across the 3-11 age phase.

Each chapter offers creative and innovative Ideas to get children writing stories, including:

- how to help children 'see the point' of story writing

- how speaking and listening, reading and phonics can be utilised to enhance written stories

- how technology can facilitate refreshing story writing

- how story writing can be physically interactive.

By combining theory with practice, this book is ideal for those training to teach the 3 to 11 age range, those beginning their teaching career, and those who are established in their professional role.

Simon Brownhill is Senior Teaching Associate at the University of Cambridge.

Contents

'Pen-to-Paper' Stories

'Pen-to-Paper' Stories

'Design and Make' Stories

'Design and Make' Stories

'Being' Stories

'Being' Stories

'Craft' Stories

'Craft' Stories

'Engaging' Stories

'Engaging' Stories

'Technology' Stories

'Technology' Stories

'Location' Stories

'Location' Stories

'Boys' Stories

'Boys' Stories

'Creative' Stories

'Creative' Stories

'Random' Stories

'Random' Stories

Appendices

Appendices

References

References

Index

Index

Description

'This is a fantastic book which provides creative and practical suggestions of how to engage all children in writing'
- Sarah Martin-Denham, Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, University of Sunderland

This book is a practical guide designed to stimulate story writing in the early years and primary classroom. It offers a collection of novel and effective Ideas which can be used by educators to energise, excite and motivate children to willingly write stories across the 3-11 age phase.

Each chapter offers creative and innovative Ideas to get children writing stories, including:

- how to help children 'see the point' of story writing

- how speaking and listening, reading and phonics can be utilised to enhance written stories

- how technology can facilitate refreshing story writing

- how story writing can be physically interactive.

By combining theory with practice, this book is ideal for those training to teach the 3 to 11 age range, those beginning their teaching career, and those who are established in their professional role.

Simon Brownhill is Senior Teaching Associate at the University of Cambridge.

Contents

'Pen-to-Paper' Stories

'Pen-to-Paper' Stories

'Design and Make' Stories

'Design and Make' Stories

'Being' Stories

'Being' Stories

'Craft' Stories

'Craft' Stories

'Engaging' Stories

'Engaging' Stories

'Technology' Stories

'Technology' Stories

'Location' Stories

'Location' Stories

'Boys' Stories

'Boys' Stories

'Creative' Stories

'Creative' Stories

'Random' Stories

'Random' Stories

Appendices

Appendices

References

References

Index

Index

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Getting Children Writing

Story Ideas for Children Aged 3 to 11


May 2013 | 304 pages | Sage UK

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Hardcover 31/03/2026 9781446253298 $171.00
Paperback 31/03/2026 9781446253304 $74.00
180 Day Ebook 28/03/2023 9781473903166 $43.00
Lifetime 28/03/2023 9781473903166 $63.00

'This is a fantastic book which provides creative and practical suggestions of how to engage all children in writing'
- Sarah Martin-Denham, Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, University of Sunderland

This book is a practical guide designed to stimulate story writing in the early years and primary classroom. It offers a collection of novel and effective Ideas which can be used by educators to energise, excite and motivate children to willingly write stories across the 3-11 age phase.

Each chapter offers creative and innovative Ideas to get children writing stories, including:

- how to help children 'see the point' of story writing

- how speaking and listening, reading and phonics can be utilised to enhance written stories

- how technology can facilitate refreshing story writing

- how story writing can be physically interactive.

By combining theory with practice, this book is ideal for those training to teach the 3 to 11 age range, those beginning their teaching career, and those who are established in their professional role.

Simon Brownhill is Senior Teaching Associate at the University of Cambridge.


Table Of Contents:

  • 'Pen-to-Paper' Stories
  • 'Design and Make' Stories
  • 'Being' Stories
  • 'Craft' Stories
  • 'Engaging' Stories
  • 'Technology' Stories
  • 'Location' Stories
  • 'Boys' Stories
  • 'Creative' Stories
  • 'Random' Stories
  • Appendices
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

This book offers a fresh look at creative ideas to support writing in the primary school. Some great ideas for story writing are suggested, which can be adapted for use in different situations.
Ms Mary Bennett-Hartley, School of Primary Education, Birmingham City University
A really useful text
Dr Liane Purnell, Department of Education, Newman University College
A solid text for those going on to do a PGCE
Miss Donna Luck, early years, Northampton University
This book is an interesting blend of theory and practical applications. It is written in a friendly and accessible manner
Ms Carol Setchell, Education , Central Sussex College
Some very useful practical ideas for teachers in early years and primary settings.
Mrs Sharron Galley, Centre for Childhood Studies, Stockport College

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