Tip #126 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley, Trombly): Writing for Reading, Reading for Writing
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #126 Writing for Reading & Reading for Writing Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. ~Thich Nhat Hanh Sometimes fabulous things are intertwined. When they are, you just can’t lose. The same is true for many academic areas. So, if you’ve ever wondered how you can help your child to become a better reader or a better writer, here is a sure-fire strategy: Read and write! When a child reads a variety of material (and often), she can become a better writer because she is gaining more command over the power and beauty of language. She di...