Garden of Rhyming Words
All year, you’ve watched your child’s vocabulary grow like a garden of wildflowers. You’ve watered, weeded, and spread plenty of sunshine with family read-aloud times...
Posted May 27, 2014
Kids can learn by teaching others!
This article contains affiliate links. I’ve been writing and blogging for a while now. Yet no matter how many times I’ve read the rules for using hyphens between...
Posted March 31, 2014
Friendly letter boogie
Children will enjoy this Friendly Letter Boogie movement activity to help them remember the parts of a friendly letter.
Posted January 23, 2012
We’ve got (more) mail!
It’s always so encouraging to open up my inbox each day and find a glowing review or happy testimonial from a homeschooling mom who’s been using WriteShop with...
Posted May 25, 2010
FAQ: Teaching spelling
Another question from the WriteShop mailbag . . . Q: I am very interested in WriteShop Primary. I love the layout of the lessons and the help you offer the parent. I see...
Posted May 11, 2010
WriteShop Primary: How to choose a starting level
When placing a 5 to 8 year old in WriteShop Primary, consider thinking skills, maturity, past writing experience, and ability to express ideas orally.
Posted February 1, 2010
Introducing WriteShop Primary Book C
At long last, we’re excited to announce the release of the final book of our WriteShop Primary series. Yes—WriteShop Primary Book C has arrived! About...
Posted October 20, 2009
Interview with author Nancy I. Sanders
Even though you may never have met Nancy I. Sanders face to face, many of you already know and love her as the author of our WriteShop Primary series. Eager to introduce...
Posted October 14, 2009
Last day to get 10% off Writeshop Primary B
Today is the last day to pre-order WriteShop Primary Book B and get a 10% discount. Offer ends at midnight Pacific time. Hurry! Get your coupon code here.
Posted July 5, 2009
Writing game: Toss the pepperoni!
Reading books with simple story lines can help your K-3rd grader become a better writer. Every story has certain key elements: character, setting, problem, solution...
Posted February 26, 2009
Make a story pocket
Publish Your Child’s Stories ONE OF the most encouraging and rewarding experiences for a young author is to see her work published. As a second and third grader, I...
Posted September 25, 2008
Modeling writing for young learners
Modeling writing for young learners happens naturally during times of daily guided writing as you introduce and talk about writing ideas.
Posted August 11, 2008
Writing with young children
It’s never too early to introduce young children to the joy of writing. There’s so much you can do to model and encourage pre-writing skills!
Posted August 5, 2008
FREE gift with WriteShop Primary pre-order
Through July 20, we’re including a WriteShop Primary Activity Set Worksheet Pack ($4.95 value) for FREE to everyone who pre-orders WriteShop Primary Book A!...
Posted July 11, 2008
A real proof copy. Really!
I’m beginning to think someone has let a gremlin loose between the pages of WriteShop Primary. Maybe that cute little tiger has secretly gone undercover to wreak...
Posted June 12, 2008
Update: WriteShop Primary Book A
Interest in WriteShop Primary continues to mount! At last weekend’s FPEA conference in Orlando, nearly 100 people signed up to receive e-mail notification of...
Posted May 29, 2008