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...]
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...]
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...]
We don’t grow into creativity!
It is not what we know that is important today, but what we do with it! It is our ability to analyze, think out of the box, ideate and create. We need creativity to get on with our lives. Finding that next tagline, strategy or product at work or … [Read more...]
