Writer's Workshop Round-up

I've been getting some wonderful emails from people who have created writing spaces for their children after reading about ours.

And all I can say is: Wow! When you guys get an idea, you sure do amazing things with it. Don't you agree? 

 

Can you believe the sensational little writing center that Katherine Marie created for her kids? I'm swooning over the adorable peek-a-boo chalkboard, the vintage (yes, vintage!) chalkboards, the bow-embellished glass jars, and the clothes-pinned labels. Every detail just blows me away. You can see more of her breathtaking photographs (of this project and so many others) on her blog.

Don't you just love the writing corner that Erika designed for her kids? It features an alphabet garland, over-sized wood letters (note to self: must. have. these), ABC beads, and stamps galore. Visit Erika's blog for more pictures and design ideas.

 

 

And the always-inspiring Mariah from Playful Learning designed an atelier for her girls that looks so sun-drenched and well-stocked that I wouldn't be surprised if it was the most popular room in the house. I know I could spend all day, every day in a room like this! My favorite part of this room? Why the name, of course! Who could help but be creative in a room called an atelier? (Read more about this room and the idea behind it on Mariah's blog).

 

I am just so excited about all of the young writer's workshops happening out there! If you have put a little something like this together, even on a smaller scale, please share. Put a link in the comments, or email me with a picture that I can post, so we can all take a peek.

 

And thanks Katherine Marie, Erika, and Mariah for sharing your pictures and ideas. It's just too cool for me to hear that our space inspired you. The truth is, your interpretations of the young writer's workshop have inspired me so much.

 

What do you guys think?

Comments

[Mozi Esmes Mommy]

I stand in amazement... I want to do that!

[Lynnie]

All beautiful! And I can't wait to check out the corresponding blogs! We have a "Creativity Corner" which is actually a huge shelf next to the kitchen table. The girls are just as likely to be found writing in spiral notebooks under the table as gluing glitter on top of it. But at the moment we are re-painting the house so the entire contents of the downstairs are sort of piled in that area. : ( Seeing those beautiful areas in your post makes me feel like finishing this home improvement project TODAY!

[Jan Scott]

I really want to do this too...what a wonderful idea...Thank you for the great inspiration...

[Jennifer]

I know what you mean... It makes me want to do ours all over again! Such fun
ideas!

[Jennifer]

I feel for you, Lynnie. We have constant construction projects going on
around here. And, I must say, your a brave mama as far as glitter is
concerned!

[Jennifer]

Wow. I hopped over to your blog when I got your comment -- talk about
inspiration! I'm so inspired to cook something with my son today. My only
question is, which one of your recipes do I try first? Really beautiful blog
(and mouth-watering photos!).

[Mariah]

Wow! Thanks for sharing these inspiring spaces and for including Playful Learning :) It is so wonderful to see a great concept shared and adapted across the web.

[Jan Scott]

Thank you! I'm so new to blogging so I truly appreciate the comment. How old is your son? My boys are 7 and 8 so they're able to do a lot of the recipes but if you have a younger child I can guide you to some that will work for you.

[Mama Bird]

Incredible! I'm still dreaming up our writing center.. thank you for even more inspiration.

[KatherineMarie]

I wish ALL of us creative mamas could get together!!! We would have a HOOT!

Thanks for posting my project and for sharing all these other charming and delightful centers. It makes my heart sing to see such wonderful places for our children to learn and grow.

You will never believe what I just added to my center--- I found an antique sign making kit!!! Talk about sweet little letters galore. :):) I'm still looking for used scrabble pieces...

THANKS again!!! Happy Writing!

[Quadelle]

These are beautiful and inspirational. I would love to pull together all the bits and pieces that we currently have spread out and have it come up as gorgeous as these.

[Anna]

Hi, I dropped in on your post and was totaly swept away with the idea of making a writers workshop for my youngest - she's 4 and ahalf. I spent all yesterday afternoon putting it all together and finding all my bits and bobs that were spread out over the whole house. She and her older brother and sister got back in time for tea, so I waited until she had eaten until I showed her the corner i had made. I had to make a phone call and when I came back, all 3 of them were happily writing. The eldest (age 9) was writing a story, the middle one ( age 7) was drawing a picture of a formula 1 race and adding comments all around as if the commentater was speaking and the youngest was making a careful alphabet in a tiny little note book. I only had a small 1 person table so I think my final purchase must be a table for 3 children...... now where (in England) can I find that?!!!!

Thank you so much for the inspiriation - the results have been heart warming!

[r8ermom]

Wow! This is great. I'm a little late to the party but I'm so glad I finally came. Thank you for posting that lovely writing center with the antique touches. How cool that your original writer's center was the inspiration. I still remember your post on that. My youngest is not quite two so I've held off on doing something like this for fear she will try to eat everything as she does with everything else, but this idea is so tempting, I think I'm going to at least start with a writer's toolbox for my son, who's almost four.

[Michie]

Hi - I have an award for you over on my blog. :)

[Sam]

Hello. I was wondering what you did with your son around the age of two and three to halp build up skills needed for writitng? Could you do a post about that?

[marylea @ Pink and Green Mama]

Now I want to go set up a writing center!! Thanks for the great inspiration! : )

[Nicole]

Just stumbled on this and am so inspired. I am a Reggio inspired teacher and this is what I dream of having for my own children. (Due with my first on July 4th, 2010). I am bookmarking your blog to refer back to when the time is write for us...

Thank you so much for sharing your hard work!

[Renelle]

Wowza, I love it. Some people just have the flair for organzing beautifully, I just can't seem to get it! oh well, but I am inspired. I just got your book yesterday and can't wait to dig in thank you for the wonderful book and blog, you are very talented.
Warmest wishes, Renelle