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]]> By: Jean van Schalkwyk https://simplehomeschool.net/hates-to-write/#comment-833617 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31495#comment-833617 I really struggled to get my highly imaginative third child to take an interest in handwriting. After trying every worksheet on the market, I tried a radically different approach – turning something mundane into a highly creative process. I developed a series of handwriting games – available exclusively on handwritinggames.com.

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]]> By: Transcript User https://simplehomeschool.net/hates-to-write/#comment-833561 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31495#comment-833561 Great tips for reluctant writers! My kids also struggle with putting thoughts on paper. We’ve found that using speech-to-text tools like Transcriptly helps them get their ideas out first, then we work on editing together. It’s been a game-changer for our homeschool routine. Thanks for sharing these strategies!

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]]> By: Tracey https://simplehomeschool.net/hates-to-write/#comment-585495 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31495#comment-585495 I realize this is an old thread by now, but stilll wanted to say thanks! My 11 y/o son is exactly what you all are talking about. Super intelligent, ADHD, fine motor struggles, dyslexia, probably dysgraphia. Homeschool year 1 (3rd grade) he learned to read, and learned to LOVE reading, and I backed way off of handwriting and writing in general. Then we tried the typing thing, and that helps. Still has trouble getting ideas out clearly on paper, but it’s coming. And spelling…let’s just say that I’m glad he can use spellcheck. Recently someone was telling me about some phonemic awareness issues he may have, too, so we may back way up for a little while and try to find the holes. We’ll see! I’m also interested in the detained reflexes…could explain some things? Thanks again!

]]> By: Amy https://simplehomeschool.net/hates-to-write/#comment-420862 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31495#comment-420862 In reply to Anne.

Hi Anne,
It’s been a year and I’m wondering how the handwriting course went for your daughter?

]]> By: Rebecca https://simplehomeschool.net/hates-to-write/#comment-355283 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31495#comment-355283 In reply to Julie.

Funny, my worries for my public schooled third grade son sound identical to yours 🙂 My only tip is don’t assume they are doing more writing in public school because they are probably doing less! Almost everything my son does is on a worksheet, multiple choice or fill in the blank. When I asked at his goal setting conference (2 months into school) what had been written all that could be produced was a six line collaborative acrostic & one free written paragraph. I’m panicked because he freaks out anytime he has to write something & he isn’t getting any practice. Also a perfectionist afraid of spelling mistakes I’m starting to think this all comes from a lack of exposure but trying to help him at home after he’s already been at school 6.5 hours is only going to make him hate it more. Uggggg!

]]> By: Julie https://simplehomeschool.net/hates-to-write/#comment-343222 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31495#comment-343222 New homeschooling mom here.. with a second grade son who HATES writing. I think he gets more frustrated about writing because he is a perfectionist who also hates not knowing how to spell all the words he wants to say correctly. Being new to this world, my only concern with not “forcing” him to write something each day, is that I will have a fourth grader who is really far behind in writing skills. I grew up in public schools so my mind always goes to “well, if he were in school, he would be doing MUCH more writing.” I know that may not be the best attitude towards the situation, and again, I’m sure I am just speaking out of fear we will have a huge gap as he gets older, but can you give me any pointers on either how to relax and trust it will all work out? It’s so tough! Thanks for your blog…makes this momma not feel so alone 🙂

]]> By: SusanCK https://simplehomeschool.net/hates-to-write/#comment-337086 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31495#comment-337086 In reply to Jennifer.

My husband is dyslexic and dysgraphic and has ADHD. The best thing for him in school was having a laptop that the school provided back in the 90s for him to be able to type things out instead of writing. He went on and got his Associates Degree in Computer Engineering and worked at Gateway Computers for 3 years. He’s been a missionary for the past 13 1/2 years. I met him on a mission trip and we have been married for 10 1/2 years and have a 7 year old son who I homeschool. All of that to say your son can accomplish great things. Don’t be discouraged. I think homeschooling is a great idea. Understand that it might take him a longer time to “get it” but he is a bright boy and he will get it. I’ve heard that it takes a person without dyslexia maybe 5 times to get something but it might take a person with dyslexia 300 times of seeing the same thing to get it. It doesn’t have anything to do with a lack of intelligence it’s just how the brain works.

]]> By: ima https://simplehomeschool.net/hates-to-write/#comment-320312 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31495#comment-320312 Thanks a mill 4 all these. I need help for my 10 years son. copying notes from the board at school has become an unsolvable problem. His writing is a mess too.he hardly finishes his note. I used to help him but I have decided to stop helping him copy. by September he will be in 5th grade. I need help urgently

]]> By: Rebekah https://simplehomeschool.net/hates-to-write/#comment-308659 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31495#comment-308659 Thank You for the tips. My son has Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, and OCD. He is almost 9 and writes like a preschooler. We are going to try some of these tips!

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