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wonderfarm

Musings on passion-driven homeschooling and learning to write. Especially, learning to write.

the dictation project

why take dictation from kids?

getting started with taking dictation

what a dictation session might look like

on dictation and self-expression

they don’t all want to tell a story

grammar as terror; grammar as tool

thinking like a writer

glitches along the way

using dictation with older kids

and a later, related post: how’s this for a title: prefrontal cortexes, the fourth grade slump and writing

 

 

 

  • click your way to inspiration

    • fun, thought-provoking writing prompts for teens (and adults!)
    • thoughts on why writers need warm ups like any artist, from sarah selecky
    • the budget-friendly, mostly-at-home mfa
    • 5 reasons why video games power up learning at mind/shift
    • penelope trunk's 7-year-old son interns as a stylist for a day
    • book spine poetry: fun to try with kids!
    • 17 essays by female writers that everyone should read
    • 25 mini adventures in the library from mama scout
  • let me show you my slides

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  • let's all sing like the birdies sing

    • @birdlittlebird @DawnSuzette @amyhoodarts @greenclogs Everyone who's anyone! about 4 hours ago in reply to birdlittlebird
    • Told 11yo and his buddy they could stay on screens if they were doing Just Dance 2. #exercise #boysdancinginunisonishilarious about 8 hours ago
    • @birdlittlebird @amyhoodarts @DawnSuzette @greenclogs Come to California...(quoting old fave flick The Sure Thing here.) about 8 hours ago in reply to birdlittlebird
    • Looking for interesting writing ideas for your kids? We've got a good list started: Writing Your Kids Have Enjoyed. http://t.co/eilnkvtAwY about 15 hours ago
    • @Capedutch Yeah, even if book version didn't strike her, the audio is really good. T enjoyed it, though it's about a girl. Strong character! about 15 hours ago in reply to Capedutch
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