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Children Want to Write

Donald Graves and the Revolution in Children's WritingBy Thomas Newkirk, Penny KittleNarrated by Alan Huisman
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Children Want to Write
Length8h 13m

About this audiobook

Children Want to Write is a collection of Donald Graves most significant writings paired with video that illuminates his research and his inspiring work with teachers. See the earliest documented use of invented spelling, the earliest attempts to guide young children through a writing process, the earliest conferences. This collection allows you to see this revolutionary shift in writing instruction-with its emphasis on observation, reflection, and approaching children as writers.
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Audiobook details

GenreEducation and Learning
Length8 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byAlan Huisman
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJul 22, 2025
LanguageEnglish

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