3 Ways to Encourage Literacy at Home

In one of my earlier posts, I wrote about the importance of encouraging kids -- and even adults -- to write. Writing actually comes hand in hand with reading, and literacy is something that is close to my heart as an intentional parent and a homeschooling mom. Sadly though, with today's high-tech gadgets and society's … Continue reading 3 Ways to Encourage Literacy at Home

Why Kids (and Adults) Should Be Encouraged to Write

When I was a child, I would write regularly in my diary. I wrote about each day's events, about the TV shows I watched, about my adventures with friends, and even wrote my own stories. I loved my English classes at school because they gave me the opportunity to write. When I was a teenager, … Continue reading Why Kids (and Adults) Should Be Encouraged to Write

How to Help Kids Be Storytellers

“Every child is a storyteller,” or at least has the potential to be one. Thus is the belief of the people behind “The Kids WriteShop*,” an “integrated balanced literacy program” spearheaded by EducAsian Learning, Inc. in cooperation with Ayala Museum’s Filipinas Heritage Library. Ms. Rodita Lemon Salonga, the main mentor for “The Kids WriteShop,” is … Continue reading How to Help Kids Be Storytellers