Ray, Katie Wood,

Already ready : nurturing writers in preschool and kindergarten / Katie Wood Ray with Matt Glover. - Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, c2008. - xviii, 222 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-207) and index.

What it means to be a writer -- Composition and the importance of making of picture books -- Rethinking the meaning of writing development -- Understanding dimensions of composition development -- The child's image of self as writer : managing the balance of initiation and demonstration -- Understanding the teaching context -- Supporting young writers through read aloud -- Understanding side-by-side teaching -- Building a repertoire of responsive actions for side-by-side teaching -- Supporting young writers with share time.

ISBN: 9780325010731 (alk. paper) 0325010730 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2007035319

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Language arts (Early childhood)
Creative writing.
Writing Development
Making Picture Books

LC Class. No.: LB1139.5.L35 / R395 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 372.62/3