kailuamom Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 My ds (almost 7) is a super reader and is ahead of his "grade" in all subjects except writing. I know it likely has to do with his fine motor skills -- his hands can't keep up with is mind so he gets frustrated -- but I was wondering if any of you have suggestions for an engaging writing program that would get him interested in putting thoughts down on paper. We have tried dictation, but he doesn't like it much. He is a "workbook" kind of a guy -- if he has a fun program he will do it more often (makes him feel like a big kid). Any ideas would be helpful! Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anissa Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Have you ever tried note booking for history or science? You read a lesson and he narrates back to you the main idea of the reading along with facts he found interesting. He just watches you write what he says. Eventually you turn some of the writing over to him until he can do it all alone. Most of my sons hate creative writing (although they are strong readers) but don't mind narrations. The collections of writings are also great for seeing all he has studied for the year. We use a three ring binder and page protectors for our notebooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailuamom Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 He does like to read science and history books, so that might work. :) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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