Comments on: You are a Writer

By: Prasti

Prasti — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:31:27 +0000

great post! we sing (a lot) songs, or make-up songs or our own little rhymes. daddy is especially talented in this area and the kids always enjoy chiming in. Prasti’s last blog post..wordless wednesday::artistic display

By: cindy platt

cindy platt — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:47:38 +0000

Lori: Ahhh. The story rock that rolls to and fro. It gathers energy and momentum and becomes an icon that connects and gives us more to make it grow and stay alive. That is how a good story turns into a great story. Nice tradition. I have several rocks I keep in my pocket when I am feeling a need to reach into my pocket and feel safe. I would like to try your idea. I know just the right rock. Randi: Children do say the greatest "Aha!" kinds of thoughts. It blows me away every day. I refuse to go to sleep until I have a a minimum of 5 of those genuine connected moments with our children. The classroom is just a machine gun of ideas and I fulfill that void by teaching writer's workshops at Mia's school. Volunteerism and enrichment at its best. cindy platt’s last blog post..You are a Writer

By: Randi

Randi — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:11:33 +0000

My aunt and mother both loved to write and they celebrated language by passing that love down to me. My daughter writes beautiful poetry. As a family we light up when we hear something uttered in a new descriptive way. Children especially, in their innocence, will come up with new verbal creations and we wonder, "Why didn't I think of that?" I will use the tips that you used with Max to teach my fifth graders creative writing this summer. I think it will be just the impetus they need. Thanks for sharing them. Randi’s last blog post..

By: Lori Hoeck

Lori Hoeck — Tue, 26 May 2009 03:48:30 +0000

Awesome example for parents and mentors! I'll have to pass this on to my nieces who have some young children filled with imagination. "What are some ways your family celebrates language?" --- My sister, who was 13 years older and died in her early 20s, left my three older brothers and me a legacy of writing after she wrote a humorous tale about a unique rock we'd had as a door stop in the family for years named George. Although she died young, her story and the rock remained as a challenge to us siblings to write our own stories. Funny thing is, today -- Memorial Day -- the youngest of my three older brothers handed George off to me to keep for awhile. I'm hoping the old boy will be a good luck charm for my current writing. I'm sure the next generation, who have all heard the story as well, will keep the legacy alive, and George will remain busy motivating young writers. Lori Hoeck’s last blog post..No one wants this kind of relationship!

By: cindy platt

cindy platt — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:21:16 +0000

Janice: Thank your for being a cheerleader. Your family sounds amazingly talented. The apple does not fall far huh? Words are powerful along with actions. I feel proud that our minds run through the same rivers. cindy platt’s last blog post..You are a Writer

By: janice

janice — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:39:53 +0000

A beautiful and wonderfully useful post, Cindy! We all read. My son writes stories and his wit curls me up. My daughter writes songs, books, plays and screenplays. I write anything that can be expressed in words. Like your wee stars, my kids were raised on words - daily dialogue, stories, songs, books, films and foreign languages. The kids that pass through your online school will have a marvellous start! janice’s last blog post..Re-invention 101 and a Special Book Launch Giveaway