Skilled or beginning reader can enjoy the stories and poems independently. Read the works aloud to children who are not yet readers. Communicate original thoughts in ways others can understand.
Literacy involves using both words and art to communicate messages.
Learn about a book that another child has reviewed in a visual book report. Children may be inspired to read that book, too, or to write a report on their favorite book. Try a new approach to starting an original story or poem. Being published is a tremendous boost to a child's sense of accomplishment.