Turning gratitude into words is a beneficial skill for everyone. It is especially valuable to teach children that taking the ...

Some children enjoy spending hours on end writing paragraphs and stories, but others absolutely dread it.‎ They may have great ideas but struggle to express them on paper. Yet as students move through ...

Is it important for kids to learn to write and construct a story? Deb Pruett, a Kindergarten teacher at Naylor Elementary in Naylor, Mo., says yes. “It’s communication,” she said. “It’s all part of ...

(WGHP) — Christmas Day is just 42 days away, and boys and girls around the world are getting those wish lists ready for Santa. That’s why this is Dear Santa Letter Week (Nov. 9-15). It started in 1912 ...

Parenting Insights: Guiding a child through the process of writing is a distinct journey for every parent. While some kids may find it challenging to grasp a pencil, others might lose interest quickly ...

In this second of a two-part post, I collaborate with co-author Dr. Molly Ness of Fordham University to show how analysis of writing in children as young as kindergarten shows evidence of foundational ...

During her short life, 12-year-old Farah Esleem has accumulated a long list of titles: war victim, dogged student, proud owner of a prosthetic, aspiring pediatrician. Now, thanks to a Detroit company, ...

Journaling is a fantastic way to encourage children to record experiences and explore their creative side. As well as a relaxing, screen-free hobby, journaling also helps youngsters improve their ...