1. Developing Young Authors in TK: Nurturing the Whole Child Through Integrated Approaches to Writing Elizabeth Magruder Barbara Blakley December 11, 2012 Preschool California – TK Monthly Webinar

2. 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: asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org Next Call : January 15, 3:30-4:30pm Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 2

3. “Children take their very first critical steps toward learning to read and write very early in life.” NAEYC and IRA Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 3

4. 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 : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 4

5. 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. Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 5

6. 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. Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 6

7. Let’s Look at What We Know… Social Emotional PhysicalCognitive Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 7

8. When I write, this is what is happening… Self image Self regulation Building relationships Making connections Balance Body strength Flexibility Space Processing Wondering Analyzing Responding Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 8

9. Where do we begin?...Our Philosophy Reading and Writing - Never the two shall part Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org

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11. interests weather favorites experiences celebrations helpers family pets What things do children love to write about? The same things they love to talk about! 11

12. Strategies… Think Out Loud… Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 12

13. Strategies… Modeled Writing… Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 13

14. Strategies… Interactive or Shared Writing… Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 14

15. Opportunities to Practice Journal Writing… Let ideas and thoughts flow Honor any and all attempts Ask questions that engage Pull out the smelly pens! 15

16. Opportunities to Practice Center-based Writing Provides engaging ways to get the writing going! Recipes Restaurant orders Creating a menu Writing up the bill Pick up & delivery orders

17. Opportunities to Practice Post Office… Letters Envelopes Stamps Pencils Pens Markers Cash register Postal scales Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 17

18. Opportunities to Practice Record data Science Log Document Observations

19. Opportunities to Practice Writing Centers Office Space Stations Space &Location: Provide places to craft the work Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 19

20. Opportunities to Practice Provide tools to develop writing skills Support the physical aspects of the process Dough Rolling pins Squeeze balls Stamps Scissors Yarn / bendy sticks Tweezers

21. Making the Connection… When children recognize that by writing they can make real things happen, they feel the power of their words! Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 21

22. 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

23. 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 : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 23

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26. Analyzing Work Samples Use 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? Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 26

27. 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!!!!!! 27

28. 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 : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 28

29. 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 drawing Tell them this… “I am developing young authors!” Please email all questions to : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 29

30. “ 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 Angelou As 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 : asandoval@preschoolcalifornia.org 30