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Learning to Write and Loving It! Preschool–Kindergarten - Book Cover Look Inside
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Learning to Write and Loving It! Preschool–Kindergarten

By: Miriam P. Trehearne

Foreword by Timothy Shanahan

This book equips teachers of young children with research-based practical strategies, assessment tools, and motivating writing activities that are easily applicable to all learning environments.

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Learning to Write and Loving It! Preschool–Kindergarten - Book Cover Look Inside
Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-K
  • ISBN: 9781452203133
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2011
  • Page Count: 272
  • Publication date: June 15, 2011
Price: $39.95
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Description

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!

Author(s)

Author(s)

Miriam P. Trehearne photo

Miriam P. Trehearne
Table of Contents

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

Reviews

Reviews

Quote by Susan B. Neuman, Professor, University of Michigan Educational Studies Department:

“This book is a first of its kind - full of ideas for developmentally appropriate writing activities teachers can immediately use in the classroom - a terrific resource.”

“This book is a first of its kind - full of ideas for developmentally appropriate writing activities teachers can immediately use in the classroom - a terrific resource.”

Susan B. Neuman, Professor
University of Michigan Educational Studies Department
Quote by Iris Goldberg, Director of Early Childhood, Long Island University, Purchase, NY: "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."
"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
Quote by Julie Frederick, Kindergarten Teacher, Broadview Thomson K-8, Seattle, WA: “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!”
“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
Quote by Carol Aymar, Kindergarten Teacher, Francis Parker School, Chicago, IL: "This book carefully explains all the steps to creating a rich and varied writing experience for young children. The author has successfully consolidated years of research by well-known authors and presented it in a well-organized and useful manner."
"This book carefully explains all the steps to creating a rich and varied writing experience for young children. The author has successfully consolidated years of research by well-known authors and presented it in a well-organized and useful manner."
Carol Aymar, Kindergarten Teacher
Francis Parker School, Chicago, IL
Quote by Dorothea Flanagan, Kindergarten Teacher, Oak Grove Elementary, San Antonio, TX:

“This is a must-read for any kindergarten teacher who wants to foster writing in the classroom. It combines all the training (and more) that I have had in the last three years—all in one organized source. I can't wait to get my copy and share with my team!”

“This is a must-read for any kindergarten teacher who wants to foster writing in the classroom. It combines all the training (and more) that I have had in the last three years—all in one organized source. I can't wait to get my copy and share with my team!”

Dorothea Flanagan, Kindergarten Teacher
Oak Grove Elementary, San Antonio, TX
Quote by Sue Haas, Kindergarten Teacher, Alpha School, Morristown, TN: “Learning to Write and Loving It offers a comprehensive review of current research on early writing instruction compiled to provide practical strategies including technology tips to develop writers in your classroom. A must-have writing resource for early childhood teachers!”
“Learning to Write and Loving It offers a comprehensive review of current research on early writing instruction compiled to provide practical strategies including technology tips to develop writers in your classroom. A must-have writing resource for early childhood teachers!”
Sue Haas, Kindergarten Teacher
Alpha School, Morristown, TN
Quote by Renee Ponce Nealon, Kindergarten Teacher, McDowell Elementary School, Petaluma, CA:

”Learning to Write and Loving It is an uniquely amazing book for the busy preschool and kindergarten teacher. Finally, a well-organized book focused on using early writing development research and best practice that I can use in my classroom and share with my students' families.”

”Learning to Write and Loving It is an uniquely amazing book for the busy preschool and kindergarten teacher. Finally, a well-organized book focused on using early writing development research and best practice that I can use in my classroom and share with my students' families.”

Renee Ponce Nealon, Kindergarten Teacher
McDowell Elementary School, Petaluma, CA
Quote by Sharon Taberski, Author and Consultant, Trumbull, CT:

"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."

"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
Quote by Shelley Harwayne, Educational Consultant and Author: "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."
"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

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