If your child struggles to choose the correct punctuation at the end of a sentence, do this fun exercise together to help him learn what each punctuation mark sounds like when spoken aloud. 1. Write the following words, phrases, and sentences on index cards or...
Month: June 2010
Editing and evaluating homeschool writing: 4-6th grade
Teaching your student how to evaluate her own writing is a key to helping move her toward the goal of becoming a proficient writer.
How Twitter makes you a better writer
This little article is a gem. Who knew Twitter could help you improve your writing skills?
Is your child a budding novelist?
Ever heard of NaNoWriMo? Short for National Novel Writing Month, it's an amazing writing event that takes place every November. I love that NaNoWriMo also has a Young Writers Program that's open to children 17 and under. The challenge? Pump out a novel in 30 days....