encouraging children to write and other matters

Send us a Text Message.Elizabeth and I address some listener questions today, starting with how to encourage independent writing.  3:12 - What are your thoughts on creative writing? 12:50 - Hosting a writing co-op 14:06 - How to encourage your kids when school seems boring18:26 - What if we miss something? 20:06 - Finding time for extracurricular courses  27:15 - Putting educational materials on display in the home Favorite Poems Old and New by Helen Ferris Institute for Excellence in Writing Intermediate Language Lessons by Emma Serl perfecting the paragraph (blog post)high school writing for the afraid (blog post) the difference between dictation and writing (blog post)#makejoynormal #homeschooling #languagearts #writing #routine #dictation #creativewriting Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform.  I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters.https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnieBuzzsprout makes podcasting simple.  I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177Support the Show.Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!