For the Love of Writing

Children need to learn to write in order to communicate. But seeds must be planted in order for children to blossom as effective and creative writers.
 
Children need...
 

• a time to write daily
• to believe they are good at writing
• to know their writing is valued
• to share their writing with others
• to publish their work for others to read
• to learn about a variety of writing "genres"
• to have choices when writing
• to learn how to answer open ended questions

If you are interested in learning more about teaching writing or Writing Workshop instruction, here are some valuable professional books.
 
Writer's Workshop  Ralph Fletcher and Jo Anne Portalupi
 
What a Writer Needs Ralph Fletcher
 
Writing Essentials Regie Routman
 
But How Do You Teach Writing Barry Lane
 
The Reviser's Toolbox Barry Lane
 
Of Primary Importance Anne Marie Corgill
 
Cracking Open the Writer's Craft: Teaching the Art of Writing Lester Laminack
 
The Writing Workshop: Working through the Hard Parts (and They're All Hard Parts) Katie Wood Ray and Lester Laminack
 
That's a Great Answer Nancy Boyle
 
This list is just a beginning. If you have a favorite writing professional book, please comment and let me know. I am always looking for new books to read on teaching writing.

As I tell my children each day before they go off to write...

Happy Writing!
Ginger