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If your children have good writing skills, they will have a much easier time and get better grades in school. Here are some tips to teaching good writing skills that will encourage your children and last a lifetime.
--Read to your children...read, read, read: from an early age. Readers turn into writers.
--When your child is a toddler, point out letters to them. Sing them the ABC's and, as soon as they are able to, teach them how to sing them.
--Have your young children tell you a story and write it down. Staple it into a book for them that they can keep. Show them that their words can make a story.
--Encourage your child to make lists and write things down.
--As soon as they are old enough, help them to start keeping a journal.
--Teach them about great books and literature..start with the children's classics.
--When they are coloring, have them try and copy letters that you write for them.
--Help them find a pen pal that they can write letters to or e-mail. This will get them into the habit of writing often.
--If they are having trouble with writing or comprehension, help them or find them a tutor. Don't let bad habits or lack of writing continue...once you go down this path, it is hard to get back on track.
--Tell them how the movies they love and video games they love all started with the written word. This shows them that writing is everywhere.
--Cut out pictures from magazines and have them write a story to go along with the picture.
--If your children enjoy writing, try submitting their stories to a children's literature magazine or web-site. Once they see their name in print, they'll be hooked!
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