Developing pre-writing skills is one of the most important steps in preparing young children for the writing process. These foundational activities help build the fine motor control, hand strength, ...

Parents have long known that encouraging children to read and write at home can have a positive impact on their academic performance and literacy. Now, new research finds at-home literacy activities ...

Experts tend to complete writing tasks more quickly than novices by combining or skipping steps due to years of practice and mastery. Our students often come to us as novices who are still learning ...

Pre-writing activities not only help build the child's fine motor skills but also help them to process sensory information. Check out some fun and creative activities to help children learn about ...

A deeper understanding of teens’ writing habits—both inside and outside of the school environment—is crucial for developing successful programs to improve writing skills and achievement. Today’s teens ...

Literacy is important for everyone including individuals with dual sensory and multiple impairments. Literacy is comprised of word knowledge, reading, communicating and writing. Just as teachers and ...

SAGES seminars offer opportunities to connect course content with successful writing strategies. In addition to emphasizing core skills of academic writing (e.g., summary, paraphrase, integrating ...

EVERY writer approaches writing differently. You may begin a writing assignment by sitting outside under a tree and daydreaming, while your best friend may find it impossible to concentrate on writing ...

It’s not always easy for children to verbalise what they’re thinking, whether it’s recounting a school day in more detail than monosyllables or discussing fears and worries they’re anxious about. Like ...