Introducing Characters
"How do you introduce characters?" This question made me stop and think. I never really thought about the nuances of…
Feedback
#CreativeWritingforPrimary#BetterFeedback#BetterWriters One of the complaints I hear from parents all the time is that teachers don't give effective feedback on…
Writing Instruction
#CreativeWritingforPrimary#BetterWritingInstruction#BetterWriters Writing is a skill, and like most skills, it involves lots of practice and patience. Unfortunately, writing is not…
Supporting at Home
#CreativeWritingforPrimary#WritingSupport#BetterWriters For many students, today is the last day of school for this term. While many of them are looking…
Deciding on Lessons
Does your child need lessons? That's a deeply personal question that every parent has to face at some point. And…
Learning Differently
Before we continue with specific writing tips and practice, I want to address the issue of how children learn and…