Think, then Write Halloween Pack: Free Resource
Too many young students are reluctant to write. Some have language and learning challenges, like developmental language disorder or dysgraphia. Others have ADHD or other…
We should teach young students self-regulation strategies to improve their writing
A new, high-quality study adds to the existing evidence-base showing we can improve students’ writing skills by teaching them self-regulation strategies. Why it matters Self-regulated…
Is your child or teenager a Reluctant Writer?
Don’t panic! Grab my free eBook – Help Your Reluctant Writer! – today. It’s full of practical, evidence-informed strategies you can use to help your…
How to create a daily writing habit with a dedicated nook
Learning to write well can be really hard work. It takes lots of practice and it’s easy to get distracted by things that are, frankly,…
Why I teach reluctant writers about high-frequency prefixes, suffixes and bases
With thanks to Wood, Garcia-Salas, Schatschneider, and Torres-Chavarro (2024), here’s why I teach reluctant writers about high-frequency prefixes, suffixes, and bases: We can increase students’…