Tip # 122 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Trombly): Taking Dictation
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #122 Taking Dictation Seek the wisdom of the ages, but look at the world through the eyes of a child . ~Ron Wild Many of the writing ideas in this book would be difficult, if not impossible, with children who are not yet able to write on their own. That’s why we’ve included options for taking dictation whenever possible. But what does this really mean? How do you take dictation from a child whose ideas may be scattered or incomplete? Here are some things to keep in mind when recording your child’s thoughts and observations. Research shows that, while taking dictation, it is most importa...