Writing With Ms. Lehner
7 Ways Parents Can Instill A Love of Writing
»Encourage your child to keep an ongoing journal.
Children can document personal thoughts, memories, or even songs and poems.
If they don’t know where to start, you may put a few prompts in a cup and let them draw randomly.
»Teach them to send thank you notes.
This is a great way to foster writing and etiquette!
»Turn “pretty please” into a persuasive essay!
The next time your child begs for a later bedtime or even a new pet, challenge them to state their best case in writing.
»Go on a grammar hunt!
Public places provide a multitude of real-life grammar in action.
Ask, “Why does David’s Restaurant have an apostrophe?”
These conversations will help children retain the skills they learn in class.
»Work with his/her language arts teacher to set writing goals.
Whether it’s adding specific details or spelling sight words correctly, budding writers need a place to start.
»Write to community leaders.
If you or your child is passionate about a certain social or environmental issue, work together to compose a letter or email to the appropriate person. When you receive a reply, be sure to read it together and celebrate the power of your writing!
»Provide a creative workspace, and keep it stocked with tools.
The cost of a sturdy desk, a variety of pens and pencils, and a plenitude of paper is so
small in relation to the lifelong habits they will yield.
»Encourage your child to keep an ongoing journal.
Children can document personal thoughts, memories, or even songs and poems.
If they don’t know where to start, you may put a few prompts in a cup and let them draw randomly.
»Teach them to send thank you notes.
This is a great way to foster writing and etiquette!
»Turn “pretty please” into a persuasive essay!
The next time your child begs for a later bedtime or even a new pet, challenge them to state their best case in writing.
»Go on a grammar hunt!
Public places provide a multitude of real-life grammar in action.
Ask, “Why does David’s Restaurant have an apostrophe?”
These conversations will help children retain the skills they learn in class.
»Work with his/her language arts teacher to set writing goals.
Whether it’s adding specific details or spelling sight words correctly, budding writers need a place to start.
»Write to community leaders.
If you or your child is passionate about a certain social or environmental issue, work together to compose a letter or email to the appropriate person. When you receive a reply, be sure to read it together and celebrate the power of your writing!
»Provide a creative workspace, and keep it stocked with tools.
The cost of a sturdy desk, a variety of pens and pencils, and a plenitude of paper is so
small in relation to the lifelong habits they will yield.
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