Looking for a few last-minute Thanksgiving writing ideas to occupy your antsy children?
Month: November 2008
Help reluctant writers describe food, people, and places
Narration is a wonderful tool for coaxing stories, descriptions, and letters from a young writer, especially a more reluctant one. Previously (Tip #1), I talked about using a tape recorder to encourage verbal storytelling. Sometimes, though, a child is still not ready...
Brainstorming with 5- to 8-year-olds
Brainstorming with young children is often a shared experience, guided by mom or teacher. It helps kids plan and organize before beginning to write.
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