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...]
Understanding is key!
A parent walked in with her two children. Her concern was that her son, Varun, was not doing well at school. Her daughter, Varun’s twin, on the other hand, was the star of her class. This made him feel miserable and under confident. Varun and Diya … [Read more...]
Making connections when reading
Children are always trying to make sense of the world around them. From a very early age, they make connections to aid their understanding of how the world works. For example, one day a baby might learn how to open a snack box … [Read more...]
Act it Out: Boosting Child’s Fluency through Plays
All emerging readers need extra practice with their fluency. One of the most fun ways to work on this is through acting out plays. In Reader’s Theater, actors have a script to hold onto the whole time. Instead of worrying about memorizing, the actors … [Read more...]
Innovate! Change the Game
What makes us stop thinking outside the box? What makes us take the safe and tried path? Does it start at school? Does an information and exam based system with little room for experimentation and exploration kill our creativity? When does this … [Read more...]
How-To Books
While early writers are often eager to write fiction stories, they usually need a bit more guidance when it comes time to writing nonfiction work. A good entry point is how-to books. A how-to book, like the name implies, gives detailed step-by-step … [Read more...]
A Case for Audiobooks
I was talking to a friend the other day about an impending long car ride she would be taking with her five-year-old granddaughter. She was wondering how she could help pass the time and I mentioned the possibility of getting some audiobooks for the … [Read more...]
Persuasive Writing
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...]
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