It’s 2022 and change is in the air—both for me and for WriteShop!” Read Kim’s farewell letter as she retires.
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10 Stumbling Blocks to Writing in Your Homeschool
Does one or more of these stumbling blocks get in the way of writing success at your house?
Help kids with learning challenges succeed at homeschool writing
Short writing projects and bite-size assignments make writing more manageable for homeschool children with learning challenges.
How to correct writing lessons without criticizing your child
Tips to help you objectively, fairly, and confidently correct homeschool writing assignments without criticizing your child
How to inspire your homeschool kids when writing feels pointless or lacks purpose
When kids complain that writing feels pointless, give meaningful assignments that also help them see the value of refining their work.
Before making a midyear writing curriculum switch, try this genius tip!
What do you do when your writing curriculum isn’t working? Before making a midyear switch, try this genius tip!
6 tips that help homeschool procrastinators with writing assignments
Do your procrastinators need help with homeschool writing? If they keep putting it off, try these proven tips to get them back on task.
20 awesome gifts for kid and teen writers
Creative gift ideas (both serious and whimsical) for kids and teens who love to write.
5 FUN homeschool grammar resources that teach parts of speech
A fun and exciting variety of activities, workbooks, and picture books to teach parts of speech.
What to do when your homeschool child is a lazy writer
Try these tips in your homeschool to light a fire under your lazy writer!
Help your homeschool child let go of perfectionism and overcome writer’s block
Personal pressure to “get it right the first time” is the key contributor to writer’s block.
How to Grade High School Writing in Your Homeschool
Grading high school papers intimidates many homeschoolers. Learn to be more objective when evaluating student writing assignments.
Digital tools that make writing fun for struggling homeschool kids
Digital tools like speech-to-text apps make writing fun and help struggling writers adapt.
3 ways to help weak writers build a strong writing vocabulary
Do your homeschool kids have a weak writing vocabulary? To improve their word usage, try these easy-to-implement ideas.
How to Motivate Kids to Write When They’re Unmotivated, Apathetic, or Bored
When homeschool writing lessons don’t motivate kids to write, offer different writing experiences and freedom to choose their own topics.