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Secret Code for Kids: The Pigpen Cipher

August 6, 2020

two examples of pigpen code

Kids love secret codes! Who wouldn’t want to be able to write messages to friends that no one else (especially those pesky grown-ups) will be able to read? Many secret codes for kids, (like this one), rely on numbers as a substitution for letters, but the pigpen cipher substitutes symbols for letters. The pigpen cipher…
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Poetry Writing for Kids: 14 Creative Ideas

April 2, 2019

14 creative poetry writing ideas for kids to write poems!

Is writing poetry difficult? Where do you start? How do you come up with a poem idea? Writing poetry doesn’t have to be painful, especially for kids whose creative spirits love to be unleashed!  Nevertheless, poetry prompts are a boon for those writers staring at a blank page and wondering where to begin. These poem…
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by: Erica posted in: Literacy 2 Comments

Writing Journals for Children that Build Self-Awareness & Creativity

August 10, 2018

Writing journals for kids that promote emotional development

This list of Writing Journals for Children is a bit different than my typical book lists for kids. Writing in journals does not just provide handwriting practice. Journaling, whether daily, weekly or even just every once in a while, gives kids a sense of accomplishment. Kids develop a great sense of self-awareness and are able…
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by: Erica posted in: Books, Literacy 12 Comments

Make Your Own Kite Storybook Coloring Page

April 19, 2016

Make your own kite story book with a darling free printable coloring page from Melanie Hope Greenberg, children's book illustrator.

Time for this month’s coloring page, which it just so happens will also turn on the tap of your kids’ literacy juices. What I mean to say is: fans of Melanie Hope Greenberg’s coloring pages will love this darling make-your-own kite storybook coloring page. Kids can color to their hearts content, write a few words…
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Learn to Write Poetry: 4 Week Challenge for Kids

March 22, 2016

Teach kids to love poetry with this poetry writing challenge for National Poetry Month.

My favorite time of year is April, not because of the spring blossoms (although that is a nice bonus) but because it is National Poetry Month! Now, no one should restrict their exposure to poetry to just one month a year. (oh, the horror!) Unfortunately many people balk at the idea that they, too, can…
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by: Amy posted in: Literacy Leave a Comment

10 Ways to Make Handwriting Practice Fun

February 3, 2016

Tips for making handwriting practice fun for kids.

Julie is a homeschool handwriting wizard.  If anyone knows how to make handwriting practice fun, she does. My youngest son hates handwriting but I’ve been trying some of Julie’s ideas and slowly but surely it has been less of a struggle (in other words, he’s stopped screaming “I hate this!!” every time he picks a pencil)…
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by: Erica posted in: Literacy 2 Comments

My Son Hates Writing (And How I’m Changing That)

September 2, 2015

Help for children who hate writing. Save handwriting.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bic. The opinions and text are all mine. I have two kids. One who has loved to write since the age of three. The other…. Well, let’s just say we are working on it. Some might say it doesn’t matter, that in this technological…
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by: Erica posted in: Literacy

Creative Journal Ideas for Kids

May 6, 2015

Tips and creative journal ideas for kids.

I’ve shared in the past how keeping a journal is an important part of my life and that I’ve attempted to instill in my kids a love of journaling. My experience of journaling with the kids has had its ups and downs and I want to share what I’ve tried, our successes and failures. I’ll…
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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts, Literacy 6 Comments

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