Why is writing so difficult to teach?
Why is writing so difficult to teach? Learn what hurdles to overcome and how to clear them!
Posted 1 day ago
Freewriting exercise: The Writing Well
When students have a deep “well” of words and ideas from which to draw, their compositions become more vivid and concrete. Freewriting helps!
Posted 29 days ago
Writing for an audience
Writing for an audience adds purpose and meaning to writing. Kids will love these fun suggestions!
Posted December 29, 2016
Writing with lists: Fun and useful writing assignments
Writing doesn’t always have to be stories and reports. Try writing with lists as a homeschool activity!
Posted December 19, 2016
Help! Teaching writing is hard!
See how small successes can usher frustration right out the door, leaving encouragement and accomplishment in its wake!
Posted November 21, 2016
PowerPoint for kids: Terrific tool for reluctant writers
Spark enthusiasm by letting your child display his understanding of a subject in a fresh new way.
Posted October 31, 2016
Help kids write about a favorite childhood memory
Helping kids write about a favorite memory is a perfect way to teach them about the writing process.
Posted October 27, 2016
Helping your 5th-8th grader with homeschool writing
Ways homeschool parents can help 5th-8th graders develop and practice writing skills during middle school.
Posted September 26, 2016
9 tips for conquering the blank page
The blank page can intimidate reluctant writers. These tips can help them overcoming their fear.
Posted August 29, 2016
Helping young writers capture and organize their thoughts on paper
Help young writers learn to capture and organize their thoughts with these simple activities.
Posted July 25, 2016
Should my tween’s writing assignments be handwritten or typed?
Is my twelve-year-old supposed to write each of the assignments by hand, or can he type them?
Posted July 11, 2016
4 ways to make writing more exciting!
Make writing more exciting through appealing books, writing prompts, publishing projects, and more.
Posted May 16, 2016
Help young kids break through writer’s block!
Simple descriptive writing prompts can help young kids break through writer’s block!
Posted March 28, 2016
Creative writing ideas for reluctant writers
Your reluctant writers will have tons of fun with these creative, fun, humorous, and engaging topics!
Posted May 27, 2015
How to plan a story | Writing with kids
When reluctant writers have trouble writing a story, you can learn to guide them through the process.
Posted February 23, 2015
More writing ideas for kids who say “I can’t think of what to write about!”
Kids who complain “I can’t think of what to write about!” need guidelines and boundaries.
Posted February 2, 2015