Kids ARE Writing... Most of us want our kids to have basic writing skills, yet we often place too much emphasis on what medium our kids should be
The Role of Handwriting in Spelling You See
The Role of Handwriting in Spelling You See
Have you ever wondered why handwriting is so prevalent in Spelling You See, or if it works as a handwriting program? We'll get into these questions,
Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes
Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes
Let’s play a quick game. I say, “Jack and Jill went up the hill to ____.” Can you finish the rhyme? I’ll bet you can. What is it about nursery rhymes
Is Poetry Worth the Time?
Is Poetry Worth the Time?
As a rule, when teaching, I never ignore the “what’s-the-point?” question, but when it comes to poetry, I have to answer with a bigger question, the
Research Says Writing is Important
Research Says Writing is Important
Writing is one of those skills that is applicable nearly everywhere. Communication is at the center of all relationships, whether it’s emailing
Do Your Kids See You Write?
Do Your Kids See You Write?
My wife, who is a real writer, unlike me, journals every day. She likes to sit at the kitchen table in the morning with a warm cup of coffee and
Writing to Reflect
Writing to Reflect
Some people start a diary as casually as they start golf, stamps, or a new digestive cure. Whereas to start a diary ought to be a solemn and notable
Copywork Benefits & Tips
Copywork Benefits & Tips
What is Copywork? Copywork is a learning practice where you learn handwriting by copying a selected passage by hand. The passage can come from
Writing: What, Not Where
Writing: What, Not Where
Most of us want our kids to have basic writing skills, yet we often place too much emphasis on what medium our kids should be proficient in. We should