Writing Begins With Original Ideas

Monty Haas and Laurie Joy Haas, executive producers

Writing doesn’t need to be a chore! This program shows just how much fun writing can be. Using child-made toys, hobbies, scribbles, computers, and art, the guests on this show (including award-winning children’s author and illustrator Judith Moffatt) share simple methods for inspiring children to write for pleasure. Once they’re hooked on writing, their excitement will carry over into school writing assignments.

Use this lively DVD (from the Words That Cook! set) to make family literacy a fun-filled part of everyday life. Along with the half-hour show, the DVD includes bonus material that features experts, parents, and children modeling enjoyable, simple literacy activities. “Recipes for Success” provide creative tips, tools, and techniques for bringing literacy to life at home and in the classroom, and recommended booklists suggest expert-approved books for sharing.

A free viewing and workshop guide is available to download from the producers’ website.

© 2005 | IRA stock no. 9208 | Produced by Words That Cook! LLC

Also of interest:

• What Should I Read Aloud?
• Words That Cook! Parenting With Children’s Books (6 DVD set)
• More resources for parents