Talk for Writing in the Early Years: How to Teach Story and Rhyme, Involving Families 2-5 (Revised Edition)

Pie Corbetts Talk for Writing approach is used to teach writing creatively in an engaging way that motivates children. Now, Pie and Julia have introduced it to Early Years settings, using storytelling to inspire young children's language development. The approach enables children to internalize the language of story, imitate it, innovate on it, and create their own effective stories independently. Talk for Writing in the Early Years will show you how to put rhyme and story at the heart of your work with children and parents, fostering language development and creativity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2020
Publisher: Open University Press

Pie Corbetts groundbreaking Talk for Writing approach has been successfully implemented in thousands of schools, fostering creative writing and motivating children. In collaboration with Julia, they have extended this multi-sensory approach to Early Years settings, offering a simple yet effective way to inspire young children's language development through storytelling.

Children acquire language through memorable and meaningful repetition. The Talk for Writing approach empowers children to internalize the language of stories, enabling them to imitate, innovate, and create their own compelling narratives independently.

In the Early Years, Talk for Writing offers a transformative approach by placing rhyme and storytelling at the core of teaching and learning. This multimedia resource guides educators on how to engage children enthusiastically by selecting captivating stories and telling them with enthusiasm, encouraging active participation from the children.

A story map is utilized to visually depict the sequence of events, aiding children in comprehending the story's structure and reinforcing key language patterns. Through practical actions, educators emphasize and reinforce these language elements, enhancing children's understanding and retention.

By building a bank of tales, children expand their linguistic repertoire, fostering a love for language and storytelling. The 2 OLCs included in this resource offer valuable insights.

The first OLC features footage of Pie Corbett's conferences with Early Years teachers, showcasing the Talk for Writing approach in action. The second OLC features clips of nursery children engaged in the Talk for Writing approach, demonstrating their enthusiasm and engagement.

Additionally, the resource provides advice on how to effectively utilize the OLC and handouts to train all staff in the Talk for Writing approach. Interviews with parents and nursery school teachers shed light on the positive impact of Talk for Writing on children's language development and overall learning experience.

Furthermore, the resource includes 21 stories accompanied by story maps, providing a rich source of inspiration and practical examples for educators.

By incorporating the principles of Talk for Writing into Early Years settings, educators can foster a love for language, creativity, and storytelling, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and academic success.

Weight: 738g
Dimension: 211 x 298 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780335250219