How to Improve Writing for Children

Publication: eHow
Date: July 29, 2010

Summary: Writing doesn't have to be a dreaded process for a child. This eHow article features tips from the National Writing Project to get kids writing.

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Writing doesn't have to be a dreaded process for a child. When children are excited about writing, then it's likely that their writing skills will improve. Children may be better writers if they are introduced to fun and interesting assignments that are empowering, according to Scholastic. . . .

Step 2: Incorporate writing activities daily. Instead of always having your child sit at a desk or table and write, implement small tasks. The National Writing Project, a literacy education initiative that supports youth, suggests encouraging your child to write out the grocery list, a family's to-do or chore list, or even a letter to a far-away relative. These simple assignments don't relate too much to school work, and this may even make writing seem fun for your child.

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