The Transcription Strand of the Writing Rope
The transcription strand of the writing rope includes skills that schools used to view as the most important in writing. In many classrooms, students learned little more than handwriting and spelling in the writing classroom. While these skills are important, recent years have seen a decline in the focus on these skills. Instead, students are […]
Developmental Milestones of Young Writers
As with any big skill, children learn how to write in stages. Some parents are surprised when they hear that their kindergartner’s incomprehensible scribbles are age appropriate. Others may balk at a teacher’s suggestion that their high schooler’s writing, which seems eloquent, is underdeveloped. The evolution of a writer’s development is complex. But students generally […]
Fine Motor Skills
Are you a passionate educator who loves helping kids develop fine motor skills? Join our team and become a Braintrust tutor today! Motor skills help us get though just about every aspect of our days. If you have to do something that involves movement, you are using either gross or fine motor skills. Gross motor […]
What is Dysgraphia?
Dysgraphia causes students to struggle with skills involved in the physical process of writing, including handwriting, typing, and/or spelling. While dysgraphia typically does not affect a student’s ability to plan, organize, or follow the cognitive steps involved in the writing process, the challenges they have with getting their thoughts down in some sort of written […]
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