I don't agree with all the author says--I tend to be an unapologetic spelling martinet--but I do agree with her principles and I like her suggestions.
Matthew the super reader could probably come up with his own stories with just a little brainstorming.
Jamie Beth, my reluctant scholar, would love to write if I gave her more interesting pens and paper.
Dallin likes using scissors, so cutting out words to make sentences is right up his alley.
Nate already writes on the walls, so he doesn't need additional help to express himself.