Growing up, I was a journal junkie. I wrote of my troubles, wonders, heartaches, dreams, gossip, secrets, and daily happenings. For a few minutes each day, I would just write. Whether it was a few lines or few pages, each entry helped me get something off of my chest and kept me from bottling up my emotions. But most importantly, I loved it and it was fun! Below I’ve provided a … [Read more...] about 5 Benefits Of Keeping A Journal For Kids
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Why And How To Write A Letter Of Apology For Bad Behaviour
We are all human and we all make mistakes. An important life lesson is learning to recognize our mistakes and apologize for them. This shows that we are capable of self-reflection, empathy, and learning from our errors. On occasion, this can be a difficult task and hard lesson for even us adults. It is important to teach your kids to say, "I'm sorry", and mean it. Learning … [Read more...] about Why And How To Write A Letter Of Apology For Bad Behaviour
5 Montessori Pre-Writing Activities For Preschoolers
One of the most challenging skills that every pre-schooler struggles with is writing. Many parents have been at the receiving end of resistance from their kids who refuse to hold a pencil and practice writing. Don't worry. Developing pre-writing skills and learning to write can be fun. I went to a Montessori preschool and I loved it. The Montessori preschool activities were … [Read more...] about 5 Montessori Pre-Writing Activities For Preschoolers
Story Writing For Kids: How To Write A Great Story
Both of my children love to read. We have read countless books together and they have read countless more on their own. That is why I surprised to learn that my daughter doesn't enjoy her Language Arts classes. When I asked why not, she said it was because she has to write and she doesn't like writing. I was astonished and said of course she liked writing. She insisted … [Read more...] about Story Writing For Kids: How To Write A Great Story
Journal Ideas: How to Fill the Pages
Do you have any blank journals waiting to be filled? Have you been meaning to start a record of your thoughts and experiences, but just haven’t found the motivation or consistency? Maybe you have received a journal as a gift, or bought one hoping to start writing daily. Personally, I just have a fascination with unique, antique, and beautiful books, including blank ones. So I … [Read more...] about Journal Ideas: How to Fill the Pages