If your child has ever said, “I hate writing!”, this is the book for you! When a child hates to write, it can discourage the parents just as much as the child.
Julie Bogart, the creator of the BraveWriter program, offers hope and a fresh perspective on teaching young writers that focuses more on meaningful expression than accuracy. Her approach is about embracing the writing process rather than the final product: What is it your child is trying to say?
What is unique about this book is how Bogart gives the parents writing assignments as well—this helps the parent to put into practice what they are trying to teach their child. In one chapter, the parent is asked to write about their own experience with writing, and in another, she asks the parent to write a personal story about a time that they didn’t know what to say or write. Throughout each chapter are an abundance of writing prompts and exercises to stimulate your child’s imagination.
In the last chapter, Bogart tackles the concerns of Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT and its impact on students’ writing development.
Even if you are using a more standard rules-based writing curriculum, Bogart’s relaxed and encouraging style will empower you to partner with your child in the writing process. Whether your child struggles with writing or not, this book will help your child not just write well, but think well! ~Tara