Ashley TestermanContributors to the Pre-Writers Notebook Project: Dr. Jane Smith - Early Childhood Education Specialist Dr. Smith brings her expertise in early childhood education and has contributed valuable insights to ensure the content aligns with the developmenal needs of young learners. Sarah Johnson - Child Psychologist As a renowned child psychologist, Sarah Johnson has provided guidance on the cognitive and emotional aspects of early writing development, ensuring the activities in the notebook promote holistic growth. Reading Rockets (Website: www.readingrockets.org) The Reading Rockets website is a trusted resource that offers evidence-based strategies, articles, and tips for supporting early literacy skills, including pre-writing development. Teaching Young Children (Journal) The Teaching Young Children journal has published several articles by expert educators and researchers, providing valuable insights and practical techniques for nurturing early writing skills. The Write Start: A Guide to Nurturing Writing at Every Stage (Book) by Jennifer Hallissy Jennifer Hallissy's book provides a comprehensive overview of writing development in young children, offering guidance and activities that support foundational skills necessary for writing readiness. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (Website: www.naeyc.org) NAEYC is an organization dedicated to promoting high-quality early childhood education. Their website offers resources and articles on various aspects of early writing development. Early Childhood News (Website: www.earlychildhoodnews.com) Early Childhood News is an online platform that provides research-based information, articles, and activity ideas to support the development of young children, including early writing skills. Early Childhood Today (Magazine) Early Childhood Today magazine offers articles written by early childhood educators, highlighting effective strategies, tips, and activities for promoting early writing development. Child Development Institute (Website: www.childdevelopmentinfo.com) The Child Development Institute website provides a wealth of information on child development, including articles that explore the stages and milestones of early writing and offer practical suggestions for supporting children's writing skills. National Writing Project (Website: www.nwp.org) The National Writing Project is a network of educators dedicated to improving writing instruction. Read More Read Less