I thought I would share an idea to use if you would like your student to have more practice writing at home.
Having a
journal is a wonderful way to encourage writing! Have you student write about things that happen to to him or her; elementary
schoolers love to write about themselves!
If they go to the movies, grandma
comes to visit, or they has anything that they can’t stop talking about, have them write it down! It will not only help them build skills, but it will be a
wonderful keepsake when they're older.
After they has written down their thoughts, have your student read
over their work, either to you or to themselves. Most times, they will catch mistakes, such as missing words, misplaced words, or anything that sounds odd. If they have misspelled words, only correct one or two. Too many corrections may hurt their confidence.
Hope this is a useful resource!