Okay, I've got something really fun for those of you who are looking for ways to encourage your kids to write.

I have a dear friend, a homeschooling M.O.M. (mother of many) who lives way too far away from me for my liking. But one of my favorite things about her is that she shares my love of words and knows how to use them in ways that never fail to move me. Anyway, she has a neat little blog that deserves big advertising and I want you to see it. Every week or so, the Blog Marm posts a very simple writing, ahem...do I dare say the word?...assignment for anyone who cares to participate, and you just submit your contribution in the comment section. Sometimes it's a list, sometimes a paragraph, sometimes a short poem, sometimes just a word or two. If you're struggling for a spark for writing this week, check in at Just Write and get your kids' (or your) juices flowing. Come on, it's fun!

And an aside here to DeeDee: As long as I live, I will never forget the "lost and found" note you left on the bulletin board at Bethel BC as you left Germany. It was the first time I got a glimpse of your amazing gift for writing. Unfortunately, I had worn mascara to church that day...

Labels: Friendship, Homeschooling, Language, Learning