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- Indoor ActivitiesLearning to Write: Sentence Stacks ActivityLearning to Write: Sentence Stacks Activity There's no better way to teach your child about sentence building than by literally building sentences. Because LEGO bricks are stackable, it's very easy to show your child how you can "stack" details ...
- Indoor ActivitiesMake Your Own Book MobileMake Your Own Book Mobile Your child's first book report assignment can be very stressful. It's hard to know what elements go into a book report, how much detail to go into, and how to present the information. You can circumvent this anxiety by...
- Cognitive and Psychological DevelopmentI Need Help! My Five-Year-Old Writes BackwardIs it normal for a kid to write backward, especially when they're learning? Our expert weighs in on this grandmother's concern. ...
- Kindergarten ReadinessKindergarten Prep: Name WritingKindergarten Prep: Name WritingThe step following mark-making is letter writing, creating symbols that are recognizable to you and to your child. Young children often make the most progress writing the letters in their name before writing any ot...
- Kindergarten ReadinessKindergarten Prep: Writing ToolsKindergarten Prep: Writing ToolsIn learning to write, your child first needs time to explore a variety of writing tools. Over time you will introduce how to hold writing tools properly and your child will begin to perfect her skills in using tho...
- Award and Prize WinnersMan Booker Prize Winners (1997-2014)The Man Booker Prize honors the best work of fiction written in English by a citizen of a current or former British Commonwealth country. In 2014, American authors became eligible for the prize. Considered Britain's most prestigious literary priz...Liz Olson
- PenmanshipFactors Affecting HandwritingFactors Affecting HandwritingThere are many factors that affect handwriting. Environment: Environment can affect children in a number of ways. Lack of opportunity to play and experiment with graphic materials will have developmental consequences....
- Writing AssessmentsIs My Child a Good Writer?Take this quiz to learn about your child's strengths and weaknesses in writing. ...
- Literary DevicesMetaphorically Speaking QuizThose clever lines we always quote are actually examples of poetic devices. See which ones you recognize. ...
- PoetryGuess the PoetIt's time to put on your literary cap. See if you can match these famous lines to the poet who wrote them. ...
- Penmanship6 Benefits of Learning Handwriting in SchoolIs handwriting becoming a lost art? The new Common Core Standards adopted by most states in the U.S. make teaching cursive optional and up to individual states. The rise of technology in and out of the classroom means fewer kids are writing by ha...Erin Dower
- Fine Motor Skills PrintablesTeaching Letter FormationsThis printable describes a helpful method for teaching correct letter formation. ...
- Certificates and Rewards PrintablesCertificate for First Time Writing Your NamePrint out this certificate to congratulate your child for writing her name for the first time! ...
- Writing ActivitiesFamily NewspaperFamily NewspaperMaterials Paper Glue Pens and markers Computer and printer Scissors (optional)Directions Create a family newspaper to report on happenings in your home, record opinions on current events, and showcase hobbies, interests, and achi...Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
- Travel Games PrintablesTravel Journal: Grades K-2Print out this journal cover and have your little traveler color it in. Then she can paste the page onto (or into) a standard composition or spiral notebook. Voilà -- a travel journal! ...
- Writing ActivitiesAddress BookAddress BookKeeping track of the addresses of friends and family members helps your child practice his writing skills, learn about alphabetical order, and learn how to write addresses correctly. Materials Pencil, pen, or marker Index cards Ruled ...Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
- Writing AssessmentsWriting GuidelinesWriting Guidelines Once your child has gone through the process of finding a topic, brainstorming, and developing an outline, you are now on to what is often the most difficult part of the writing process -- the actual act of writing! I honestly ...Jonathan Mooney
- Writing Essays and Research PapersGenerating Ideas for WritingGenerating Ideas for Writing All good writing starts with a topic. With that said, often developing a topic is a tough gig. Some kids get overwhelmed with the number of ideas they have. Others might not know where to look, and still for some kids...Jonathan Mooney