Getting children writing : story ideas for children aged 3-11

′This is a fantastic book which provides creative and practical suggestions of how to engage all children in writing′- Sarah Martin-Denham, Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, University of SunderlandThis book is a practical guide designed to stimulate story writing in the early years and primary classroom.

It offers a collection of novel and effective Ideas which can be used by educators to energise, excite and motivate children to willingly write stories across the 3-11 age phase. Each chapter offers creative and innovative Ideas to get children writing stories, including:- how to help children ′see the point′ of story writing- how speaking and listening, reading and phonics can be utilised to enhance written stories- how technology can facilitate refreshing story writing - how story writing can be physically interactive. By combining theory with practice, this book is ideal for those training to teach the 3 to 11 age range, those beginning their teaching career, and those who are established in their professional role. Simon Brownhill is Senior Teaching Associate at the University of Cambridge.