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5 Great Websites that Get Kids Excited About Writing

November 2, 2009

I have spent countless hours searching for great sites that get kids excited about writing. I have found many that provide prompts, encourage kids to publish work, and enter contests. Here are my favorite five right now.
Prompts for journal writing – I love writing in a journal. I always have three or four journals going [...]

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My First Book Kit

October 31, 2009

FEATURED PRODUCT FOR NOVEMBER:
My First Book Kit – Book Writing for Emergent Writers

Even the youngest of our budding authors can take pride in creating their own book!! “A Book of Shapes” and “A Book of Colors” are the perfect projects for your “Emergent Writer”. What is an Emergent Writer? This is [...]

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Writing Portfolios for Kids

October 26, 2009

Fall is here and so are school conferences. It’s that time of year where parents across the country meet with their child’s teachers and discuss setting goals, meeting standards, and celebrating achievements. From preschool drawings to research projects, your child has been working on learning ways to communicate through writing.
As a former teacher, I was [...]

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Join us for a Fun Writer’s Workshop

October 22, 2009

My Backyard Adventure: Creating a Nature Journal
Tuesdays, October 27, November 3, and 10, 4-5:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12 years.
$ 35.00 for the three-week session.
The natural world around you is a beautiful place! Come and learn how to use a writing journal to help you explore your backyard and other environments! This interactive class is designed to motivate [...]

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National Day on Writing is October 20th – Let’s Celebrate

October 16, 2009

Do you know how you are going to participate in the first-ever National Day on Writing? If not, here are some fun, engaging activities for you and your family. Start by spreading the word! Many people may not be aware of this day dedicated to the art of writing. Here are several fun ideas:

Have a [...]

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Writing Homework Tips

October 13, 2009

Now that the school year is in full swing, I am sure that your child is bringing homework projects home. Whether your child is in preschool or high school, you will be working on projects together or just supervising. Here are several tips on helping your child complete homework assignments.
• Read the directions thoroughly. If [...]

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Experience Writing with your Kids

October 7, 2009

There is no doubt that if you are reading this blog, you are familiar with all of the technological advances within the last several years. Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace are only several examples of the different ways people are communicating online. We at Magic Lantern embrace the launch into the “Tech World,” but we want [...]

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Send us your Reading/Writing Questions

September 4, 2009

Welcome to Magic Lantern! We’re so excited to get this blog going and I’d love your help. I’m a Mom of 3 and I know there are many challenges when it comes to helping kids of all ages learn to read and write. We would like you to send us your questions, concerns, or challenges. We have [...]

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