Kids Write!: Fantasy & Sci Fi, Mystery, Autobiography, Adventure & More!

by Rebecca Olien

From writing a script for a puppet show to designing a treasure map, this helpful guide introduces various forms of writing and encourages children to attempt to try their hand at creating original work of their own through activities, suggestions, and fun projects. Simultaneous.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 15, 2005

About the author

Rebecca Olien was an elementary classroom teacher for 20 years in Wisconsin. She now lives in Oregon where she teaches education courses at Southern Oregon University and is the education program coordinator for Schneider Museum of Art. Rebecca has published many books and articles for both teachers and children.

Reviews

[Rita Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Today, we made treasure maps and wrote stories about cats searching for treasure, little girls rescuing princesses, bad guys and goblins chasing us, and children riding rainbows. This is a great book for teaching children how to write. It is chock full of prompts, lessons, practical advice, and great information to get kids writing. My kids loved it.

[Tyrean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! Great, fun, writing activities and crafts that help kids visualize their stories! I didn't use all of it in my writer's workshop adventure class last year, but I definitely used some of these great ideas!

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wide selection of brainstorming ideas, crafts and other activities to accompany and stimulate the writing process for kids. Great stuff.

[Makani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Who heard of writing a book for kids about writing activities for kids?