In writers’ workshop we give our kids the driver’s seat when it comes to topic selection. Some kids may be full of ideas, but even those who love writing find days when they don’t know what to write about. Making lists, asking questions, and heart maps are three tricks to help kids find their own writing topics on those days they need inspiration.
When Your Child Wants a Pet: Persuasive Writing with Purpose
When Your Child Want a Pet: Persuasive Writing with Purpose This summer, our daughter started asking for a pet rabbit. I didn’t want to give her a flat out “no” when I really knew nothing about rabbits. It didn’t seem fair. We needed to make an informed decision. A pet persuasive writing project was […]
