Games for Writing

"Games for Writing is wonderful! I wish it had been around when my children were children, and I hope it will find its place in schools as well as with parents-children often complain to me, when I meet them on school visits, that they have a terrible time with story writing, and that it's such hard work. Well, it is work, but it can be a whole lot of fun, and this book would help them find that out."—Natalie Babbitt

"An extremely valuable resource."—Betty Holmes, Director, United Federation of Teachers, Dial-a-Teacher

"Kaye provides a bountiful supply of ways to ward off writer's block in young children. Her encouraging writing activities will help students in kindergarten through third grade enjoy the creative process and gradually master the skills needed for proficient, accurate authorship. She suggests starting kindergartners off with 'wribbling'—a writing method combining scribbling and writing; then she moves on to story maps, followed by word games. Obviously a great tool for teachers looking for an alternative to work sheets, the book will also provide summertime family fun. Some of these ideas would make great travelling games—and why tell the kids they are valuable learning experiences as well."—Booklist