Most of us spend a considerable amount of time in the car with our children. Why not make the most out of this time by playing fun games that will help promote the language arts? Here are some of my favorites ALPHABET … [Read more...]
Poetry Recitation at Home
Back when I was in school, poetry recitation was something that was explicitly taught in the classroom. From what I’ve heard, it’s not a top priority in most schools these days. That’s too bad because there is a lot to be gained from this practice. … [Read more...]
How to help your child pick an engaging book
For many of us parents out there, there is an often repeated struggle with our children to get them to read. The biggest complaint my son used to make when he was school-aged was that he couldn't find a book that interested him. Of course I had so … [Read more...]
How to promote good dinnertime conversation?
An important part of language arts is the ability to speak and listen. Not enough instructional time is devoted to the art of conversation. For many students (and adults too) these are skills that need to be practiced. There are many different ways … [Read more...]
The Lost Art for Letter Writing
When was the last time you received a hand-written letter in the mail? In this age of email and texting, letter writing is fast becoming a lost form of communication. I, personally, am not ready to say goodbye. So I urge you to keep this worthwhile … [Read more...]
