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I couldn't put down my copy of "The Write Start" by Jennifery Hallissy. This book is perfect for parents who are trying to encourage and develop their young readers and writers. Jennifer Hallissy believes that if you give children a solid foundation of writing basics, they will develop a love of writing that lasts a lifetime (which leads to benefits in other academic areas too).
In this book, she shares the secrets for supporting young writers, from the smallest of scribblers to middle-schoolers mastering script. Jennifer gives you tips and techniques to support each level of writing and she also gives 52 activities that are easily implemented at home, adapted to your child's level. It is easy to read and refer to. I found myself highlighting and bending corners that I knew I'd want to look at again.
I really enjoyed the chapter that gave different suggestions on how to help your child build their motor skills to get them ready to write. I also appreciated specific examples she gave about how parents can model writing and thinking about writing in simple and effective ways.
The part that impacted me the most was when Jennifer said, "Believe it or not, there is a direct link between being able to access the ideas tucked away in your mind and being able to access your writing tools and materials." So true! I grab pads of paper all day long to jot down lists and other ideas but I don't make B's tools as accessible. Her list of a "writer's pantry" inspired me to upgrade B's writing box to a new, special writing area for where he can keep his different writing tools. Since, then he's been writing non-stop!
Overall, I think this book is an awesome resource for parents. I have been very encouraged and inspired by it and know you will be too. You can pick up your own copy of "The Write Start" here.
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I was sent a copy of "The Write Start" to review. However, these views and opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any other way.
