Creative Writing For Kids 1

The first book in the popular Creative Writing for Kids series is full of great activities and tasks for children of all abilities. From funny stories to comic strips, unique poems and story projects, Creative Writing for Kids helps children rediscover the joy of creating their own worlds, without it feeling like school.

Creativity comes in lots of different packages, and not just the ones marked with a red tick or a gold star! Creative Writing for Kids helps children relax and have fun with creative writing. All the work in the Creative Writing for Kids series has been used in classrooms, workshops, private classes and individual one-to-one lessons, as well as by children working independently at home. The exercises in this book are suitable for ages 7-14. The work includes activities that can be adapted for different abilities, as well as more advanced exercises for budding authors and poets

All too often, children are put off creative writing by feeling they have to do it right. Creativity comes in lots of different packages, and not just the ones marked with a red tick or a gold star! This book comes from original exercises and activities created especially for one-to-one lessons, creative writing groups, school visits and for home educated children. The focus is on fun and creative thinking, so that literacy and writing skills happen more naturally, without it feeling like work. The age range for all the books in the Creative Writing for Kids series is 7-14, depending on ability. Lots of exercises can be expanded to suit keen writers and adapted for reluctant learners and special needs students. This is the Large Print edition of Creative Writing for Kids 1.

This complete set of the Creative Writing for Kids series brings together four very distinct books, each with their own personality and overall theme. Creative Writing for Kids 1 is full of story starters, mini-stories, plans, comic strips and picture starters which are a good place to start with creative writing. Creative Writing for Kids 2 also has lots of fun story starters and ideas but also includes longer length activities which help children to work on more in-depth writing without being overwhelmed. Creative Writing for Kids 3: Winter Tales uses the themes of Winter, holidays, seasonal fun and familiar but exciting ideas to help children think and write creatively. Once upon a story... uses magical and fantastical ideas and imagery to encourage children to create their own stories about lands full of wizards and witches, goblins and giants. Both Winter Tales and Once upon a story... include longer projects as well as story starters and picture-based activities.

Inspiring questions that make writing fun! Journaling is a great way to work on a child's confidence and self-esteem by encouraging creativity, reflection and communication skills. The carefully selected questions in this journal help your child express their ideas and expand their skills. Each writing prompt is complemented by a drawing space and a fun doodle or illustration. Designed for the emerging writer grades 1-3. Encourages writing practice with questions kids actually want to write about Large drawing area that allows more creative expression Friendly for left-handed kids! Page on the left can be used to draw & write. Fun and cute illustrations that engage but do not limit child's own original thoughts Wide lined paper with midline which helps kids practice correct letter formation and spacing The Details: Glossy cover Size 8.5" x 11" (21.59 x 27.94 cm) Designed in USA by mother of two young kids. Check out our other titles in the Creativity Builders Author Page.

All too often, children are put off creative writing by feeling they have to do it right. Creativity comes in lots of different packages, and not just the ones marked with a red tick or a gold star! This book comes from original exercises and activities created especially for one-to-one lessons, creative writing groups, school visits and for home educated children. The focus is on fun and creative thinking, so that literacy and writing skills happen more naturally, without it feeling like work. The age range for all the books in the Creative Writing for Kids range is 7-14, depending on ability. Lots of exercises can be expanded to suit keen writers and adapted for reluctant learners and special needs students.

Help your child explore their creativity with this ten-step guide to writing a story. Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one. Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don’t be afraid to mix things up. Step 3: Create a heroine—or a hero. Now: Begin. Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to How to Read a Story, guiding young storytellers through the joys and challenges of the writing process. From choosing an idea, to creating a problem for their character to resolve, to coming to The End, this empowering picture book breaks down the writing process in a dynamic and accessible way, encouraging kids to explore their own creativity—and share their stories with others! Praise for How to Write a Story “That muse of fire isn’t going to ascend all by herself, so Messner and Siegel, in their follow-up to How to Read a Story, walk readers through 10 steps of literary creation, starting with ‘search for an idea’ and ending with ‘share your story’. . . . Readers new to writing should find this accessible volume a smart choice to get the creative writing juices flowing.” —Publishers Weekly “A lovely encouragement to young writers to persist.” —Kirkus Reviews

Defines both genres, tells how to write a successful story, and where to find markets to get published.