Curriculum Standards

Each state department has curriculum standards for writing. Visit the state department website for your state and become familiar with the writing standards for your child's grade. These begin in kindergarten. It's a good way to know what your child is expected to achieve in each grade.

Never hesitate to ask your child's teacher about the writing process in the classroom. Some schools may have a Write Night or something similar

for parents and children. If not, suggest they do.

There are numerous sites that give suggestions for helping your child be a better writer. Go Google! Try teacher resources, then writing (search in results).

Lester Laminack

Lester L. Laminack, a full-time writer and consultant working with schools throughout the United States, is Professor Emeritus with department of Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle Grades Education, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina where he received two prestigious awards for excellence in teaching (the Botner Superior Teaching Award and the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award).

www.lesterlaminack.com

The above link will take you to Mr. Laminack's website. Please visit just for the pure pleasure of discovering his love for life, children, and writing.

He has written many children's books, but he has also written books for teachers that help in teaching writing. He has a unique approach to writing, and I have seen him in the classroom.

Also, I had the priviledge, several times, to be in activities he was engaged in at our school. Take the time to visit his site, it is worth the visit!!!

Endorsement:I was not paid to endorse Mr. Laminack. I merely wanted to introduce him to any parent or teacher who is not aware of his many talents and dedication to education.