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...]
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...]