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This second edition of Supporting Boys' Writing in the Early Years shows how you can help boys to become confident and capable writers by supporting them to write in ways that make sense to them on the move, outside and inside, in dens, in bushes, in mud, or sprawled on the floor dressed as superheroes. The book reveals that a playful, child-centred approach can allow boys and girls to develop a writers' voice, raise attainment in writing and enhance all aspects of young children's development.

This new edition includes:

  • brand new examples, case studies and photographs from over 200 recent early writing projects;
  • up-to-date references fully in line with the latest Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) documentation;
  • a response to the increased focus in schools on handwriting, in particular on cursive handwriting;
  • a questioning of the place of objective-led print in the classroom and a recommendation that environmental print shou

    Table of Contents

    Introduction Chapter 1 Write from the start Chapter 2 Creating a writing-rich environment Chapter 3 Discovering a writer’s voice Chapter 4 Writing for a purpose Chapter 5 The role of the adult in supporting young writers Chapter 6 Writing and cross-curricular learning Chapter 7 Working with parents to support early writing Conclusion Appendix 1 Boys' Writing Project – the action planning process Appendix 2 Boys' Writing Project play audit Appendix 3 Boys' Writing Project case study Appendix 3 Case Study 1 Appendix 3 Case Study 2 Appendix 4 Boys' Writing Project – end of project summary References

Supporting Boys Writing in the Early Years

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/9/2018 12:10:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138562189, 978-1138562189
      ISBN10: 1138562181
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      Pre-school and kindergarten

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This second edition of Supporting Boys' Writing in the Early Years shows how you can help boys to become confident and capable writers by supporting them to write in ways that make sense to them on the move, outside and inside, in dens, in bushes, in mud, or sprawled on the floor dressed as superheroes. The book reveals that a playful, child-centred approach can allow boys and girls to develop a writers' voice, raise attainment in writing and enhance all aspects of young children's development.

      This new edition includes:

      • brand new examples, case studies and photographs from over 200 recent early writing projects;
      • up-to-date references fully in line with the latest Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) documentation;
      • a response to the increased focus in schools on handwriting, in particular on cursive handwriting;
      • a questioning of the place of objective-led print in the classroom and a recommendation that environmental print shou

        Table of Contents

        Introduction Chapter 1 Write from the start Chapter 2 Creating a writing-rich environment Chapter 3 Discovering a writer’s voice Chapter 4 Writing for a purpose Chapter 5 The role of the adult in supporting young writers Chapter 6 Writing and cross-curricular learning Chapter 7 Working with parents to support early writing Conclusion Appendix 1 Boys' Writing Project – the action planning process Appendix 2 Boys' Writing Project play audit Appendix 3 Boys' Writing Project case study Appendix 3 Case Study 1 Appendix 3 Case Study 2 Appendix 4 Boys' Writing Project – end of project summary References

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