Young Writers: Jay, Derek, Kylie
My buffalo day
Wow! These are fine stories. I really like the illustrations too. Did you watch the videos. Stop here and go back and watch. Especially if you are a parent or teacher. I wish every town had such a contest to nutre the young writers all around us. Imagine such work from children 3rd grade and under.!
Also question what happens to our imaginations by 5th grade? What do we lose as we get older. If your children can tell grand tales now, tape or video them. Encourgage them for our future generations. Where do writers come from when they have no support, encouragement or time to write? (Hmmm, many of would be hard pressed to a nswer that question).
Also this is a terrific time to enjoy children’s books. They are beautiful, awaken curiousity, a nd are just plain old fashioned fun. No age limits are required. Need a break fro adult responsibility? Read 10 kids books or even, I’ll whisper this, 10 comic books. You don’t have to hide them anymore. Imagine what would happen if you sat down in the lliving room and started reading your fav comic book. Think the kids might gather round, tease you, and want to read along?
If your children are older, get an age appropiate book and take turns reading to one another. After a few chapters, encourgage them to make up a short story. Or interview (pretend) the author. Being silly is allowed. Make books, communications, and imagination fun and permisable in your home. Life will get better.
Leave a Reply