We know that children (and adults, too) will pay attention to things that are important to them. If we want children to pay attention to the written word, we have to offer them stories that are so fascinating and meaningful they can’t possibly turn away. And we needn’t look far. The children love to tell us stories about themselves. As Ilana thought through and illustrated her story, Julia dictated the words for her story to Faye. Working in small groups, the children get the full attention of a teacher to help them work through the creative thinking process. It is this thinking process that will serve them well when the challenge of writing their own stories is presented in elementary school.
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