ABSTRACT

This chapter deals with the setting of story elements. It is personally believed that there is no story setting more familiar to child authors than 'the home'. Encourage child authors to use play-based opportunities to explore different rooms found in the home. Suggest the child authors go on a treasure hunt at home. Use paired talk to get child authors thinking about times they have been with family members to the local cafe. Support child authors in setting up and playing in a florist role play area. Children are born to move and so sports, or pursuits which involve them being physically active, are important for their development and their health in later life. Offer child authors magazine cuttings about the homes of rich people second collection of stimulating story writing ideas to engage child authors and enrich professional practices. second collection of stimulating story writing ideas to engage child authors and enrich professional practices.