The write start - Jennifer Hallissy 2010
Writing Resources
Handwriting Curriculum
Handwriting Without Tears
Developmentally based handwriting tools, resources, workbooks, and an excellent handwriting curriculum, all created by an occupational therapist, Jan Olsen, OTR.
www.hwtears.com
Writing and Art Supplies
General Supplies
www.stubbypencilstudio.com
www.dickblick.com
Chalkboard Paint
www.benjaminmoore.com
www.krylon.com
www.rustoleum.com
Chalkboard Cloth
www.fabric.com
www.nancysnotions.com
Temporary Tattoo Paper
www.beldecal.com
Iron-On Transfer Paper
www.epson.com
Height-Adjustable Desks
www.ikea.com
Educational Supply Stores
www.lakeshorelearning.com
www.discountschoolsupply.com
www.kaplanco.com
Skill-Building Toys and Tools
www.backtobasicstoys.com
www.fatbraintoys.com
www.forsmallhands.com
www.magiccabin.com
Occupational Therapy Tools
www.therapyshoppe.com
www.otideas.com
Self-Publishing Sites
www.blurb.com
www.lulu.com
www.cafepress.com
Photo Book-Making Sites
www.picaboo.com
www.shutterfly.com
www.snapfish.com
Publishing Opportunities for Children
Stone Soup
This international literary magazine, founded in 1973, is published six times a year. Stories, poems, and book reviews are accepted from children eight to thirteen years old.
www.stonesoup.com
Skipping Stones
This multicultural magazine accepts children’s original writing in all languages. Five bimonthly issues are published during the school year.
www.skippingstones.org
Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans and Anthology of Short Stories by Young Americans
Submissions of poetry and short stories from children in kindergarten through grade twelve are considered for these anthologies, which are published annually.
www.anthologyofpoetry.com
Cricket and related publications Spider, Ask, and Muse
These magazines have monthly writing contests, each with specific age ranges, themes, and deadlines. Consult a current issue for guidelines.
www.cricketmag.com
Highlights
This magazine publishes children’s creative writing, such as poems, jokes, stories, recipes, craft ideas, and book reviews.
www.highlightskids.com
Books for Parents
Games for Writing: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Write. Peggy Kaye. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 1995.
Montessori Read and Write: A Parent’s Guide to Literacy for Children. Lynne Lawrence. Three Rivers Press, 1998.
Raising Lifelong Learners: A Parent’s Guide. Lucy Calkins with Lydia Bellino. Da Capo Press, 1998.
The Read-Aloud Handbook. Jim Trelease. Penguin, 2006.