Encouraging Literacy in Children: A Winter Writing Workshop at Shepherd University
‘Writing in a Winter Wonderland’ encourages children to enjoy reading, writing
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 12, 2024
By Staff
The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the 'Writing in a Winter Wonderland' workshop held at Shepherd University, aimed at encouraging children to enjoy reading and writing. Funded by a grant from the National Writing Project, the event featured activities like writing letters to Santa and creating books, alongside free hardback books and winter-themed snacks. Organizer Valerie Stevens emphasized the importance of positive early experiences with literacy to foster a lifelong love for writing and reading. Participants, including mothers like Joelle Tritelli, expressed the value of such events in enriching children's understanding of literature and its diverse themes.
