Archive for the 'Writing' Category

Writing Accountability

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

I’ve been so blessed to have an amazing journey of learning through understanding and supporting my children as they find their passion and purpose in life.  As I matured in this knowledge, my friend Rebecca (who I met on an on-line forum!) from Illinois and associated with the In-Home Conference for their state, asked if […]

Brave JoJo Gift Book by Abbey

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Again, this is a continuation from my post about homemade Christmas gifts.  This post highlights the book Abbey made for JoJo, who was into Indians at the time, and particularly, his bow and arrow.  My creative daughter is SO clever.

Knight William Book Gift by Abbey

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

As a continuation from my previous post about homemade Christmas gifts, here is the complete book that Abbey gave to William when he was really into being a knight (click on each to get larger, I think).  How she does these is to ask the boys to pose in different ways with different faces that […]

Homemade Books for Gifts By Abbey

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Several homeschool bloggers have been talking about what Christmas gifts to get their children, including homemade ones, such as at Magic and Mayhem and at Tricotomania.  So, I decided to share a great idea from my creative daughter for her brothers for Christmas pasts that have been true favorites from each boy who has received […]

“Writing” for the Right-Brained Learner

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

In my last post, I shared a favorite “writing” resource for my three oldest children, two of whom are strong right-brained learners. This resource approaches “writing” very differently in that it is meant to ignite the desire to create books . . . of all kinds and styles, including those to which a right-brained learner […]

Favorite Writing Resource

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

One of the most used resources for writing for my three oldest children when they were growing up is called Read! Write! Publish! Making Books in the Classroom”, by Creative Teaching Press.

I got it early in our homeschooling journey (of 15 years!) so I didn’t think it was still purchasable, but I found it here!
Basically, […]