Here's another popular question that shows up in our WriteShop mailbag with regularity! As parents plan their students' schedules, they often ask us to help them figure out how much time each day's activities take. Our answer? The ever-popular: "It depends!" :o) HOW...
Year: 2008
An interview with David Borrink
David Borrink is the owner of Arts & Letters, Inc, a small company that specializes in graphic design and editing services. We've just loved working with him on WriteShop Primary and watching the project unfold under his designer's eye. You and I are so used to...
Who or whom? | Jane’s grammar nugget
Learn some handy tricks for correctly using who or whom and whoever or whomever.
Another cover unveiled!
Everyone is all a-buzz about WriteShop Primary Book A and its adorable cover artwork! Now you can enjoy another delightful illustration by Deborah Thomson as we officially unveil the cover for WriteShop Primary Book B. Aren't these whimsical characters just the cutest?
A Peek at WriteShop Primary
Are you ready to learn more about WriteShop Primary? First, the program is geared to children at the kindergarten level up through the third grade. It is a flexible program, however, that can be adapted to start at any point in those years by choosing a faster or...
Graphic organizers
Kids can use a variety of graphic organizers to arrange their ideas before writing.
Drum roll, please…
Thanks to everyone who took the time to cast a vote in yesterday's cover illustration poll. Option A2 was the overwhelming choice for our WriteShop Primary Book A cover. Just take a look at what a splash of color and a hint of shading can do to a simple sketch! And...
Help us pick cover illustrations!
Oh, the excitement is mounting! The talented Deborah Thomson keeps sending us sketches, each one cuter than the one before! Since WriteShop Primary teaches writing for kindergarten, first, and second grades, we especially love the cheerful, whimsical, inviting faces...
Comma or semicolon? | Jane’s grammar nugget
Learn helpful tips and tricks to help you or your kids use the comma and semicolon correctly.
What’s new with WriteShop Primary?
For those of you keeping up with the progress of WriteShop Primary (our upcoming K-2nd grade writing program), there's a lot happening behind the scenes! All lessons, table of contents, and appendix have been sent to David for layout. The pages look BEAUTIFUL! We're...
New trademarks for WriteShop!
Last year, we were awarded the registered trademark for WriteShop. It may not sound like that big a deal, but for us, well, what can I say? It's all such a wonder for two ordinary homeschool-moms-turned-authors-and-publishers! Anyway, we just got...
Editing your kids’ writing: Speak the truth in love
The Parent Editor: Beauty or Beast? Grading or editing your kids' writing assignments can bring out the beast in the most agreeable parent. When a paper is filled with errors, it can be hard to see past the mistakes---especially if they crop up again and again. Yes,...
Paired adjectives spotted at museum
In my blog on Monday, I noted that occasionally we read about WriteShop users who skip the paired adjective instruction, complaining that it teaches stilted and unnatural writing. I find it rather amusing, because once you start looking for them, you discover paired...
Teach students to write historical fiction: Review of Family Fiction
Did you know historical fiction is growing on your family tree? Wouldn't it be fun to imagine what life was like for some of those interesting, often quirky relatives? Family Fiction, a reusable workbook from BrimWood Press, teaches students 10 and older how to make...
In defense of paired adjectives
Eye-catching and effective, paired adjectives make a colorful splash in the sea of prose. From turn-of-the-century literature to modern Bible translations, and from New York Times bestsellers to Newsweek magazine, they have proven themselves a valuable addition to...
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