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Parents can help their children become better writers in hundreds of ways. Check back often for updates:

Projects that support Because Writing Matters

• The Gift of Life in a Box
  Contributed by Aileen Nishio, Teacher Consultant, Area 3 Writing Project, UC Davis
• Helping Your Children to Learn to Use a Reading Journal or Notebook
  Contributed by Phyllis Dinwiddie, Teacher Consultant, Inland Area Writing Project, UC Riverside

More ideas for parents to help their children become confident, skilled writers

• Writing that Retells a Favorite Book
  Contributed by Ethel Bojorquez, Teacher Consultant, Los Angeles Writing Project at Cal State Los Angeles
• Teachers and Parents Writing with Children
  Contributed by Elsa McClure, Teacher Consultant, Great Valley Writing Project, CSU Stanislaus

Some Children Are Brave. Writing in the face of tragedy:

• “Some People Are Brave” written by Dawn Imamoto’s 2001 2nd Grade Class
  Contributed by Dawn Imamoto, Teacher Consultant, Area 3 Writing Project, UC Davis
  (download here)

Publishing Student Writing:

• Places to Publish Student Writing
  Contributed by Laurie Stowell, Director, San Marcos Writing Project, CSU San Marcos