Episode 52: Writing With a Purpose | One Way to Get Kids Writing - Effortlessly

The Creative Homeschool

Episode 52: Writing With a Purpose | One Way to Get Kids Writing - Effortlessly

Today, we're diving into the topic of writing. We've all been there, faced with essays and book reports that felt more like proof that we did the reading, rather than creativity. It’s lackluster, boring, and we suffer through the process. We all know writing is a crucial skill, a tool for clear communication and persuasion. And it's not just about tense and parts of speech; it can be about making a real-world impact with your words. So what are we supposed to do as homeschoolers, when we want to both teach our kids to be great writers, but we definitely do not want them to suffer through it, or worse, hate writing altogether?

In this episode, I make a big reveal – The Creative Homeschool's first creative writing project, "The Delicious Diner." It's not your typical writing exercise; it's an immersive experience and uses Canva, which is an online/app graphic design tool. Imagine menus, recipes, floor plans, and more – all wrapped up in a fun, gamified writing project for your kids.

Don’t panic if you have never used Canva before, or feel like it’s confusing to use. In a few weeks, I’ll be holding a webinar to guide you through using Canva, as well as to share the details of the Delicious Diner.

If this project doesn’t seem like it will appeal to your learner, that’s ok, too. I have suggestions for you to infuse purpose into your writing sessions so that writing becomes exciting for your kids and will help your homeschooler unleash their creativity and purpose.

Stay tuned for more details on "The Delicious Diner," a project designed to make writing an adventure and drop me an email and tell me all about what you and your kids have been writing about! Until next time, keep that writing flame alive!

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