Table of Contents

1. Big Ideas for Nurturing Young Writers

2. Entry Points into Writing for Young Children

3. Essential Entry Points: Meaning, Choice, and Purpose

4. Invitational Entry Points: Conversations and Curriculum

5. Story Entry Points: Capitalizing on Dramatic Play and Favorite Books

6. Experience Entry Points: You Could Make a Book About That

7. Interest Entry Points: Writing About Passions

Final Thoughts: An Epilogue

Appendix: Possible Entry Points for Young Writers