Children love to tell stories, reenact their exciting adventures, and literally give you a play by play of their entire day. Typically, this storytelling can help the transition into writing. However, some kids, whether they enjoy telling stories or not, are reluctant or simply disinterested in the whole writing process. They may struggle to think of ideas, complain they cannot write, or hem and haw until the cows come home.
So how can you inspire your struggling writers? It can be challenging. When I was homeschooling my two kids, I had to brainstorm and think more creatively at times to arouse interest. To help you light in spark in your writers, try my seven simple tips to encourage your kids to write….