Comments on: Writing is a Lifelong Habit http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/ Life is better with the right words. Sat, 19 May 2012 09:19:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kim http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-6723 Kim Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:56:17 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-6723 Have you thought of offering an on-line writer's workshop for kids? I'd sign mine up in a heartbeat! :) Have you thought of offering an on-line writer’s workshop for kids? I’d sign mine up in a heartbeat! :)

]]> By: Kim http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-38092 Kim Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:56:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-38092 Have you thought of offering an on-line writer's workshop for kids? I'd sign mine up in a heartbeat! :) Have you thought of offering an on-line writer’s workshop for kids? I’d sign mine up in a heartbeat! :)

]]> By: Daisy http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-6644 Daisy Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:34:06 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-6644 Are you familiar with Lucy Calkins and her Writers' Workshop series? My school uses her philosophy and structure. Are you familiar with Lucy Calkins and her Writers’ Workshop series? My school uses her philosophy and structure.

]]> By: Daisy http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-38091 Daisy Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:34:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-38091 Are you familiar with Lucy Calkins and her Writers' Workshop series? My school uses her philosophy and structure. Are you familiar with Lucy Calkins and her Writers’ Workshop series? My school uses her philosophy and structure.

]]> By: Alexander Field http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-6553 Alexander Field Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:32:03 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-6553 Thanks for the inspiring post today. First of all, I love the quote you begin with, the idea of writing becoming a lifelong habit. I am so there! But as you describe, I want my children to be there too. We read together and tell stories to each other every night and I hope that the love for books transfers, but I do want my kids to find this encouragement at school as well - its ironic how few schools get their students actively reading in class. So thanks for the list of questions! : ) Thanks for the inspiring post today. First of all, I love the quote you begin with, the idea of writing becoming a lifelong habit. I am so there! But as you describe, I want my children to be there too. We read together and tell stories to each other every night and I hope that the love for books transfers, but I do want my kids to find this encouragement at school as well – its ironic how few schools get their students actively reading in class. So thanks for the list of questions! : )

]]> By: Alexander Field http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-38090 Alexander Field Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:32:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-38090 Thanks for the inspiring post today. First of all, I love the quote you begin with, the idea of writing becoming a lifelong habit. I am so there! But as you describe, I want my children to be there too. We read together and tell stories to each other every night and I hope that the love for books transfers, but I do want my kids to find this encouragement at school as well - its ironic how few schools get their students actively reading in class. So thanks for the list of questions! : ) Thanks for the inspiring post today. First of all, I love the quote you begin with, the idea of writing becoming a lifelong habit. I am so there! But as you describe, I want my children to be there too. We read together and tell stories to each other every night and I hope that the love for books transfers, but I do want my kids to find this encouragement at school as well – its ironic how few schools get their students actively reading in class. So thanks for the list of questions! : )

]]> By: LisaNewton http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-6547 LisaNewton Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:42:57 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-6547 First of all, for me, the love of reading starts even before a child is born, in the parent. Secondly, I love 4th graders, but after teaching 5th grade for several years, I can say, I love them a little more. In 5th grade, children can discuss an issue with some keen insight, they are still at an age where school is fun, and their minds are still open to new ideas. Oh, I know this can happen at other ages, but I have a clear bias. I love teaching writing the most, and had regular writer's workshops, often starting with an example read-aloud. I incorporated reading in math, science, and even PE. 5th grade is a magical time, just before they enter middle school and become jaded about education, school, and all the rest. Teachers who teach at that age really have their work cut out for them. First of all, for me, the love of reading starts even before a child is born, in the parent. Secondly, I love 4th graders, but after teaching 5th grade for several years, I can say, I love them a little more. In 5th grade, children can discuss an issue with some keen insight, they are still at an age where school is fun, and their minds are still open to new ideas. Oh, I know this can happen at other ages, but I have a clear bias.

I love teaching writing the most, and had regular writer’s workshops, often starting with an example read-aloud. I incorporated reading in math, science, and even PE. 5th grade is a magical time, just before they enter middle school and become jaded about education, school, and all the rest. Teachers who teach at that age really have their work cut out for them.

]]> By: LisaNewton http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-38089 LisaNewton Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:42:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-38089 First of all, for me, the love of reading starts even before a child is born, in the parent. Secondly, I love 4th graders, but after teaching 5th grade for several years, I can say, I love them a little more. In 5th grade, children can discuss an issue with some keen insight, they are still at an age where school is fun, and their minds are still open to new ideas. Oh, I know this can happen at other ages, but I have a clear bias. I love teaching writing the most, and had regular writer's workshops, often starting with an example read-aloud. I incorporated reading in math, science, and even PE. 5th grade is a magical time, just before they enter middle school and become jaded about education, school, and all the rest. Teachers who teach at that age really have their work cut out for them. First of all, for me, the love of reading starts even before a child is born, in the parent. Secondly, I love 4th graders, but after teaching 5th grade for several years, I can say, I love them a little more. In 5th grade, children can discuss an issue with some keen insight, they are still at an age where school is fun, and their minds are still open to new ideas. Oh, I know this can happen at other ages, but I have a clear bias.

I love teaching writing the most, and had regular writer’s workshops, often starting with an example read-aloud. I incorporated reading in math, science, and even PE. 5th grade is a magical time, just before they enter middle school and become jaded about education, school, and all the rest. Teachers who teach at that age really have their work cut out for them.

]]> By: Kool Aid http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-6542 Kool Aid Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:28:24 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-6542 I have to say, since I've decided to teach Monkey at home, that having her write and creative write is a priority for me, but I worried that I might be pushing her too much. Your post has encouraged me that writing, even just a few sentences, is building a much-needed foundation for her future. I'm looking forward to teaching her and encouraging her creativity. I have to say, since I’ve decided to teach Monkey at home, that having her write and creative write is a priority for me, but I worried that I might be pushing her too much. Your post has encouraged me that writing, even just a few sentences, is building a much-needed foundation for her future. I’m looking forward to teaching her and encouraging her creativity.

]]> By: Kool Aid http://writerdad.com/writing/writing-is-a-lifelong-habit/comment-page-1/#comment-38088 Kool Aid Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:28:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=2706#comment-38088 I have to say, since I've decided to teach Monkey at home, that having her write and creative write is a priority for me, but I worried that I might be pushing her too much. Your post has encouraged me that writing, even just a few sentences, is building a much-needed foundation for her future. I'm looking forward to teaching her and encouraging her creativity. I have to say, since I’ve decided to teach Monkey at home, that having her write and creative write is a priority for me, but I worried that I might be pushing her too much. Your post has encouraged me that writing, even just a few sentences, is building a much-needed foundation for her future. I’m looking forward to teaching her and encouraging her creativity.

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