Young Writer's Workshop

 

This is my pet project lately, and, I have to say, I've had so much fun putting this space together for my young writer.

When it comes to learning activities I'm a big believer in development by design. In other words, if there is something you want your child to learn, try to designate a thoughtful little spot for it in your home.

  

I think an orderly and enticing space for writing can inspire children to assemble their tools and gather their thoughts. With this in mind I cleaned up an old chicken coop we had in the basement (it had been holding tools, not chickens -- I promise that no animals were left coop-less in the name of writing) to create our new Writer's Workshop.

I filled each cubby with the writing-related tools and activities that are a good match with what Jack is doing right now. I know some of the activities will change as his skills develop, and others will grow right along with him.

Here's a peek into some of the cubbies:

 

 

 

I can give a detailed tour of all of the different activities, along with some simple how-tos, if you are interested. Let me know.

A little set up goes a long way. Jack has taken a shine to this area already, and the "Writer's Workshop" name really appeals to him. Now the next time he's ready to hatch a big idea, we'll know exactly where to find him.

Comments

[annie]

Would love a detailed tour!!!

[vanessa @ silly eagle books]

this is awesome--I'm assuming you did share the details in another post--I"m off to find it! :)

[bonniejcox@hotmail.com]

The wooden pieces and chalkboards are from the writing series "Handwriting without Tears". I teach kindergarten and it is a wonderful program that respects the developmental stages that children go through as they learn to write

[kathryn.lane@fcps.org]

I teach Child Development and have just finishing a chapter on Writing Centers, I checked Pinterest for some visuals and found your Writing Center. We too use Hand Writing W/out Tears and I love your center and your blog many wonderful ideas to share with my high school students who are the teachers to 17 preschool children. If you could send me your "tour" I just ordered your book on Amazon. Your passion and love for what you do really shows. thanks for sharing..... I will check up on your blog this summer for more ideas... no pressure !

[kathryn.lane@fcps.org]

I know I have seen this shelf unit in a catalog.... Sundance maybe? where did you order it from?