Creating an EPIC Early Writing Environment : A Guide for Early Years Practitioners

This book reveals how you can create an early learning environment where writing experiences are EPIC: Everywhere, Playful and Purposeful, with Inviting spaces and Irresistible resources and in Context. Drawing on case studies from over 300 schools, the book is full of practical ideas for setting up a workshop environment.

Children become confident and motivated writers by having time and space to explore and experiment with making meaning through writing in their play. This exciting book reveals how you can create an early learning environment where writing experiences are EPIC: Everywhere, Playful and Purposeful, with Inviting spaces and Irresistible resources and in Context. Drawing on examples and case studies from over 300 schools and settings, the book is full of practical ideas and examples for setting up the continuous provision and a workshop environment where children can explore and experiment with ways of using writing in their play, and where they can consolidate taught skills. Chapters cover:• Providing writing opportunities in all areas of the learning environment, inside and outside• The role of the adult in supporting children to explore and experiment with ways of using writing in their play• Creating inviting spaces for writing that are in tune with children’s observed interests and preoccupations• Linking writing opportunities to specific real-life contexts• Partnership with parents, with ideas to support home learningFeaturing full colour photographs and real-life scenarios, this is essential reading for all early years and primary educators who want to capture children’s interests and enthusiasm and support them to become motivated and creative writers, as well as literacy leads and headteachers who want to develop young writers in their schools.