Breaking Down the Essay: Talking about Intros with Your Kids
Whether your writer is tackling school applications or simply doing homework, they can’t escape the essay! In this mini-lesson for parents, Executive Director, Naomi Kinsman, will break down how to construct a strong introductory paragraph and – maybe more importantly...
Why is Summer Writing Important?
Why is Summer Writing Important? Just like summer reading, summer writing is a valuable gift you can give your child in the months when they are away from school. From an academic point of view, writing over the summer prevents summer “slide,” where youth lose some of...
How Creative Writing Will Help Your Child Build Emotional Literacy
Brené Brown defines emotional literacy as “the ability to recognize the emotion we are feeling, name it, and describe what is happening to us emotionally.” She goes on to say, “We can’t effectively move through an emotional experience without emotional literacy.” Her...
Three Secrets that Will Completely Up-Level Your Child’s Writing Confidence (And Grades)
The difference between strong and struggling writers is smaller than one might think. Writing success boils down to one key question: Are you confident about your writing? Let’s explore what writing confidence looks like, and then unpack three secrets to help any...
