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Developing Young Authors in TK:Nurturing the Whole Child Through Integrated
Approaches to Writing
Elizabeth MagruderBarbara Blakley
December 11, 2012Preschool California – TK Monthly Webinar
Agenda • Welcome
• Transitional Kindergarten Presentation - “Developing Young Authors in TK: Nurturing the Whole Child Through Integrated Approaches to Writing” – Elizabeth Magruder, Early Childhood Education Consultant and Barbara Blakley, Early Childhood Education Consultant and former TK Teacher
• Q&A- Please email all questions to Araceli Sandoval-Gonzalez: [email protected]
• Next Call : January 15, 3:30-4:30pm
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“Children take their very first critical steps toward learning to read and write very early in life.”NAEYC and IRA
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As children experiment with language, they begin to associate sound sequences with words and eventually build auditory and visual symbol systems.Please email all questions to :
Children are masters of reading even before they know “how” to read. In addition, children are aware of print and that it coveys a message.
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How Do We Nurture Young Writers?
Because children come to school with a diverse range of language experiences,
teachers must utilize a variety of approaches and strategies to support and
build on what children know.
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Let’s Look at What We Know…
Social Emotional
PhysicalCognitive
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When I write, this is what is happening…
Self imageSelf regulation
Building relationshipsMaking connections
BalanceBody strength
FlexibilitySpace
ProcessingWonderingAnalyzing
Responding
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Where do we begin?...Our Philosophy
Reading and Writing - Never the two shall part
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interests
weather
favorites
experiencescelebrations
helpers
family
pets
What things do children love to write about?
The same things they love to talk about! 11
Opportunities to PracticeJournal Writing…• Let ideas and thoughts flow• Honor any and all attempts• Ask questions that engage• Pull out the smelly pens!
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Opportunities to PracticeCenter-based Writing
Provides engaging ways to get the writing going!
Recipes
Restaurant orders
Creating a menu
Writing up the bill
Pick up & delivery orders
Opportunities to Practice
Post Office…LettersEnvelopesStampsPencilsPensMarkersCash registerPostal scales
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Opportunities to Practice
Record data
Science Log
Document Observations
Opportunities to Practice
Writing Centers
Office Space
Stations
Space &Location:Provide places to craft
the work
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Opportunities to Practice
Provide tools todevelop writing skills
Support the physical aspects of the process
DoughRolling pins
Squeeze ballsStampsScissors
Yarn / bendy sticksTweezers
Making the Connection…
When children recognize that by writing they can make real things
happen, they feel the power of their words!
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The Power of Their Words…
• Making rules• Labeling the Room• Showcasing my name• Making a birthday list• Giving Directions• Creating a “to do” list• Signs and Warnings
My writing has a purpose!22
The Author’s Chair
I have a voice.I am valued.
I feel safe to share.I am a reader and
an author!Please email all questions to : [email protected]
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Analyzing Work SamplesUse the Language & Literacy Domain and OTHER strands to analyze student writing…• Where on the continuum is the work reflected?• What instructional goals would you create for this
student?• Would other students benefit from this goal?• What instructional delivery system(s) will support
this/these students best?• How would you follow up?
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Tips for Parents!
• Talk with children, engage in conversations!• Read and reread stories with predictable text
in home language and English• Encourage children to retell experiences and
describe events that are important to them• Provide opportunities for children to draw and
print using a variety of tools• Involve them in list making (groceries, to do)• Praise any and all attempts at writing!!!!!!
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Keys to Consider… Get excited!
MODEL! MODEL! MODEL SOME MORE!
Write throughout the day – for different reasons!
Provide space, materials, opportunities
Don’t stress rules: nurture the process Please email all questions to : [email protected] 28
Remember…The next time someone wonders why children are…• Pounding dough• Squeezing a ball • Painting on a easel• Using tweezers • Filling an entire page with squiggles of color• Using every marker available• Stamping letter “B” over and over again• Drawing, drawing, drawing, and drawingTell them this…
“I am developing young authors!”Please email all questions to :
“Teach the writer, not the writing.” Lucy Calkins
“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.” Maya AngelouAs a writer, words are your paint. Use all the colors.” Rhys Alexander
“Writers don’t need to be given formulas; they need to be shown possibilities.” Barry Lane Please email all questions to :