Winter 2003 Workshops at Writers & Books

For Parents

Encouraging Young Writers: A Workshop for Parents & Educators

• W3-186
• Instructors: Naomi Erdmann [ bio ] and Wendy Low [ bio ]
• Thursday, January 31, 6:30–9 pm
• $15 General Public/$12 W&B Members
• Limit: 16

You want to encourage your young writer, whether he or she is reluctant or avid about writing. Here is useful information and discussion on:

• motivating writers at various ages
• internal and external obstacles children face in becoming writers
• recognizing how encouragement differs from pushing
• respecting the author’s ownership of their text
• creating opportunities for end-product pride
• recognizing stages in learning to write well
• recognizing various purposes for writing
• breaking down the task and setting up processes that ease a writer’s task
• making sure your child masters “the basics” while not losing creativity
• providing opportunities for writers to gain support and experience

Handouts and a bibliography will be supplied. Hands-on activities will give you some perspective on what children experience while learning to write. Your questions are welcomed!

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