‘Writing’ Archives
Real Writing
As Ben grows older, I keep noticing examples of real writing experiences that are a natural part of our lives. I say “real writing” because they’re ordinary, everyday types of writing, unassigned, and not artificially contrived for someone else’s purposes. [Read More]
Children’s Books
Picture Books with Patterned Writing, Repetitive Language and Predictable Text Over the years, we’ve loved reading children’s picture books filled with patterned writing, repetitive language, or predictable text. These might include alphabet books, counting [Read More]
Lewis and Clark
When Ben was about nine, we went with friends to an IMAX film about Lewis and Clark at the local science center. It was a great film, and we wanted to know more. We became fascinated with learning everything we could about the lives of Meriwether Lewis and William [Read More]
I Like Legos!
Red Legos, Green Legos, Blue Legos, White Legos, Any kind of Lego, I like Legos! Legos that roll, Legos that race, I like Legos all over the place. Technics are my favorite. Lego guys are too. Axles, motors, wheels and ramps, Next summer I’ll go to Lego camp. Big [Read More]
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