Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
A Bill of Writes
Preface to the Revised and Updated Edition
Writing Is Fundamental
Roles and Goals for Families, Teachers, and Other Adults
Talking with Children about Technology
Developing a Family Media Plan
Chapter 1. Inspiring Young Writers
Stories of Children Writing
Children Are Writers Right Now
Naturals at Learning and Writing
A Formula for Success
Applying the Formula to Writing
Chapter 2. Writing Boxes and Writing Technologies
A Writing Box for Every Child
Individualizing the Contents
Art, Drawing, and Writing
Tablets, Smartphones, and Computers
Children’s Ever-Expanding Writing Centers
Chapter 3. Writing Processes Fit for Young Writers
Inviting Children to Write
Writing Is a Process
Fitting a Writing Process to Young Writers
Kid-Watching and Kid-Listening
Purposeful Conversations and Writing Mindsets
Publishing and Celebrating Writing
English Language Learners and Writing
Sustaining Writing in Homes and Classrooms
Chapter 4. Writers Are Readers, Too
Reading Builds Writing
Encouraging Children to Read
Strategies for Reading with Children
From Inventions to Conventions
Responding to Writing You Cannot Read
Writing and Reading about the World
Strategies for Encouraging Readers to Write
Chapter 5. Writing with Family and Friends
Everyday Communications: Notes, Menus, Signs, Memes, and More
Letters and Cards
Texting, Email, and Social Media
Strategies for Supporting Children’s Online Communications
Chapter 6. Photo-Taking, Video-Making, and Blogging
Taking Photos and Making Videos
Short-Lived Content, Instagram Stories, and Selfies for Kids
Recording Trips, Outings, and Errands
Journals, Diaries, and Blogs
Reading and Writing the News
Strategies for News Writing
Chapter 7. Playing with Language in Rhymes, Songs, and Poems
Rhymes and Rhyming Games
Composing Songs
Riddles and Jokes
Crafting Poetry with Children
Acrostic Poems and Word Mystery Theatre
Haiku Poetry and One-Breath Movie Poems
Concrete or Picture Poetry
Voice or Conversation Poems
Chapter 8. Writing Fiction and Nonfiction Stories
Oral and Digital Storytelling
Reading and Writing Comics
New Versions of Old Tales
Autobiographies and Biographies
Chapter 9. Math, Coding, and Making
Math and Science Riddles
Math Comics Tell Math Stories
Strategies for Writing Math Comics
Charts, Graphics, and Infographics
Making Maps and Exploring Geography
Getting Started with Coding
Makerspaces at Home and School
Strategies for Using a Makerspace
3D Printers for Maker Learning
Chapter 10. Alphabets, Spelling, Keyboarding, and More
Alphabet Learning Activities
Four Myths and One Truth about Children and Spelling
Strategies for Encouraging Young Spellers
Handwriting and Keyboarding
Punctuation’s Traffic Signs
Notes
Index
Back Cover