Building Confidence in Young Writers
Building Confidence in Young Writers
Is Writing Important? “People don’t write anymore.” This past month, I was working with a high school group. One student was reluctant to write. He commented, “People don’t write anymore.” I genuinely pondered his statement, silently asking myself, “That’s interesting. …
Use these 10 strategic steps to help children learn to write. These incremental steps help children become comfortable and confident writers. The ages mentioned show you how early you can start. However, the ages aren’t as important as the order …
Drawing with your children at an early age can have long term benefits. I am a HUGE proponent of drawing with your child, starting very young and continuing on until…maybe forever. Right off the bat, I can tell you that …
When our little tots want to draw should they use markers or crayons first? Like many moms, when my oldest son began showing interest in drawing of any kind, I bought crayons. Crayons It’s the day when your child catches …
I have been teaching language learners for 20+ years and love it! I completed my student teaching in a 3rd Grade classroom in the Chicago Public School system. Soon after, I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a …
Children can actually learn to read by writing. This post shows how children can learn to read by writing and the strategy of storing their early work in a binder. Binders Become Books I developed a great appreciation for binders …
These 15 ways to use stickers with beginner writers are not only easy and fun, but progressive. Not only do the stickers motivate young writers, but they also teach children how to write, step by step. Implementing these 15 ways …
I’ve found letter tiles to be a great add on to my writing activities. *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here.* Super Cheap! They can be super cheap! Over the course of a summer I …
