Children are often pleading with us parents for one thing or another—a new toy, a yummy dessert treat, more screen time, etc. Why not turn that tendency into a writing exercise? Teaching children the art of persuasive writing can be fun and useful. … [Read more...]
Quiet Reading Time
Research shows that children who live in literature-rich households succeed more than those who do not. It is worth it to create a home environment that promotes and celebrates reading. As I've said before in this blog, you are your children’s first … [Read more...]
Vacation Journals
Summer has arrived, and with it for many of us comes family vacations. While vacations are wonderful learning opportunities in and of themselves, you can also use these vacations as a way to keep up with academic skills. In particular, your children … [Read more...]
The Importance of Powerful Word Choice
Words are very powerful, and a descriptive word is especially powerful in elevating a piece of writing to the next level. When talking with your child about writing, it’s important to help him understand that he needs to create an image for his … [Read more...]
The Art of Bookmaking
There is something so special about holding a book in one’s hand. It can’t be replicated by holding onto an e-book. There’s a heft and weight to a book, there is the sound of the turning of the pages, and the feeling you get when you can close the … [Read more...]
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