Writing, especially revision can be tricky. Maybe we’re pressed for time, or we’ve looked at a document so much our brain sees what we want to write instead of what we’ve written. Maybe we’re not sure where a comma or a semicolon should go, or we are learning how to write. Regardless, grammar and mechanics matter […]
Monthly Archives: May 2017
A Writing Territories List | Inspiration and Encouragement for Writers
At the beginning of each school year, my students, homeschooler, and I create a Writing Territories List.* I want them to begin the year by setting intentions for themselves, not as students, but as writers. I always create a Writing Territories list with them. I use my list to offer ideas and to share pieces […]
Summer Travels | Take a Vacation Inside the Little House Series
One of my family’s favorite vacations took us inside The Little House on the Prairie series. My hope that our family could share a story together and see it come to life felt a little risky. I wasn’t sure if everyone would be interested or if the places we were heading would be worth the […]
Poetry Prompts for Mother’s Day
What mother doesn’t love a poem from a child they love. I’d take one any day. Don’t get me wrong, pasta necklaces, coupon books, and playdough projects are sweet, but a poem is something to keep forever. There are all sorts of ways to create a Mother’s Day poem. Below you’ll find prompts for kids of […]