1. The best way to become a good writer is to write. The more you do it, the easier it becomes.2. For your younger child, begin by asking them questions that have one-word answers. Have them write down their response (e.g., how do they feel?, what is their favorite color?, what was the best thing they did today?).
3. Each day review what they wrote the day before.
4. Begin compiling a list of these words and review them from time to time.
5. Allow your child to become comfortable with many different words.
6. When your child is a little older and they've been introduced to nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs, they can begin to write sentences in their journals. Have them write about school, home -- whatever they'd like!
7. When taking a trip, encourage your child to document experiences as they are unfolding.
8. Have your child read their thoughts out loud.
9. Encourage the way that your child arranges ideas into stories.
10. Give your child a sense of cohesiveness by providing questions that need to be answered to complete the story.
11. Have them keep the journal by their bed and write down their dreams.
12. Introduce your child to writers and poets with a similar style to their own.
13. Start a little book club and read some of your favorite books with your child.
14. Have your child write a review of the book (by this time they're probably writing on their computer).
15. Create a formula: write about the main characters, the setting, the problem addressed by the story. How was the problem resolved?
16. Have a discussion about each of your findings.
17. Advance by introducing more difficult books.
18. Most importantly, continue to grow and learn!
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