The document discusses 'kid writing,' a method designed to help children view themselves as writers and progress to independent writing in kindergarten. It emphasizes creating a literacy-rich environment that promotes reading and writing, using tools like word walls and pocket charts. Professional development for teachers is also mentioned as essential for effectively implementing kid writing in schools.

1. Kid WritingBy Monique NellisEDIM 510 Unit 5

2. Kid Writing Is…Helping children to see themselves as writersProgress from “Kid Writing” to independent writing in kindergartenWriting to read in kindergarten

3. Literacy EnvironmentsHome-like atmosphereInvite children to readAllow children to see themselves as readersCreate emergent readersDevelops reading habits

4. Pocket ChartsTeaches concept of “word”Connects oral language to printEasy to see and manipulate wordsUsed for creating poems or stories

5. Word WallsDifferent types (family word wall/ name word wall)Features high-frequency wordsAdded to by studentsAllows use of words from the environment in writing

6. Professional DevelopmentHelps teachers understand and effectively develop Kid WritingEstablishes a relationship within a school or districtTrains teachers, offers demonstrations, provides feedback

7. CitationsInformation obtained from:http:kidwriting.homestead.com/ProfessionalDevelopment.htmlhttp:www.nellieedge.com/movie_kidwriting.htmhttp://www.nellieedge.com/pdf/ebook_sept08.pdfPhotographs obtained from:http:www.flickr.com/photos/kidethnic/2456418265/in/faves-49175692@NO6/http:www.flickr.com/photos/29159947@NO8/3948918515/in/faves-49175692@NO6/http:www.flickr.com/photos/missundaztood/4494410540/in/faves-49175692@NO6/http:www.flickr.com/photos/37522708@NO3/3898634032/in/faves-4917569@NO6/http:www.flickr.com/photos/carlaarena/3227843402/in/faves-49175692@NO6/