What is Writing? Advice from a Literacy Specialist
The question is not really what is writing, but what is good writing.
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Articles by Bruce Johnson
Writing: What Literacy Specialists Want Parents to Know
Literacy specialists want parents to prepare their children for school by sharing a love for writing, the attitude that writing is important, and the expectation that all children can become successful writers. How to do this?
Homework Helps: A Reading Specialist’s Tips
It often goes back to reading. Children and teens who read the most tend to become more successful in school than those who do not.
Summer Fun with Reading and Writing
You know how important it is to make sure your kids keep learning during the summer months.
Reading Activities and Games for All Ages
There are many learning games and activities that will not only help your child or teen to become more successful in school, but will also be fun to play.
A Reading Specialist’s Tips: How to Help Kids with Writing
Successful writers understand the difference between strong and weak writing, and use that knowledge to create stronger drafts.
How to Help with Reading: A Reading Specialist’s Tips
When is it time to start working on reading skills? Right now.
What Educators Want Parents to Know
Educators want parents to prepare their children and teens for school by sharing a love for learning, the attitude that learning more is important, and the expectation that all children can become successful in school. How to do this?
Tips from a Reading Specialist: How to Help Reluctant and Struggling Readers
Helping reluctant and struggling readers may be the hardest, but perhaps the most important, reading-related issue for many parents. However, take comfort that there is help!
Keeping Up the Momentum: A Reading Specialist Shares How to Help Young Readers Maintain Skills
While schools do a lot to promote and improve literacy skills in young readers, there is still a lot you can do at home to help your child succeed.
The Home and School Partnership: A Reading Specialist’s Perspective
Children benefit when their parents take part, so become actively involved in all aspects of your child’s education. Introduce yourself to your child’s teacher early in the school year.
Fun and Games: A Reading Specialist’s Strategies for Turning Game Time into Reading Time (for all ages)
Want to make learning to read even more adventurous? There are so many reading games and activities that will not only help your child to improve reading skills but that are fun to play!
A Reading Specialist’s Tips for Reading Around Your Home
Your home offers a treasure chest of reading enrichment opportunities.
Creative Ways to Make Reading Fun All Summer Long!
Make reading with your child a priority over the summer months.
How to Help Beginning Readers: Tips from a Reading Specialist
After children have mastered pre-reading skills, the instructional focus shifts to vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.
How to Help Pre-Readers: A Reading Specialist’s Tips
When is the appropriate time to start working on reading skills?
What is Reading?
The most fundamental definition of reading is being able to interpret written symbols and understand printed material.
What Reading Specialists Want Parents to Know
Reading specialists want parents to prepare their children for school by sharing a love for reading, the attitude that reading is important, and the expectation that all children can become successful readers.