April 18, 20171Comments

Want to Harm Writing? Teach it the Traditional Way!

Frankly, we know, the more we teach kids to obsess on correctness in grammar and writing...the worse they write and the less motivated they are (oh no...did I end with

July 23, 20160Comments

What Can We Learn from A Public School President Who Says He Cannot Write a Sentence?

Detroit Public Schools (DPS) president, Otis Mathis, admits he can’t write a coherent sentence. He further argues that he is a role model as a leader who can’t write. He’s

July 16, 20160Comments

How to Help Your Child Think Up What to Write

The following was my response to an inquiry about a child who doesn't know what to write during the writing part of the homeschool day. Even though we don't yet know

July 14, 20160Comments

My son rarely talks, how can he write?

Re: My son rarely talks: how can he write? Here's a note I got on this subject: Dear Fred, My 10 Y.O. son is very quiet and has trouble saying or explaining

by Fred Ray Lybrand