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3 Reasons Why Building A Good Foundation For English Writing is Important for Primary School Children

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Is it necessary for children to grasp the intricacies of writing right from the onset of primary school? Aren’t they too young to master spellings and absorb vocabulary? Can creativity be stroked in young minds? Such a rush of apprehensions is common for parents, especially when they see their children struggle to express themselves in the written form. The good news is that, this effective writing skills can be learnt and nurtured from a tender age with appropriate guidance. Since many children do not possess an inherent talent to write well, why should they be spurred on to hone this skill in the first place? Here’s why... Reason #1: Connecting with the outside world Communication. This single powerful soft tool impacts the way we connect with the society at large, especially in today’s globalised world. When young students gain expertise to write effectively to an audience with a purpose in mind, the connection is so real that it evokes a response from the audience. Once the reader

5 Writing Exercises That Help You Tackle Creative Writing

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As a parent, you might be thinking of - how to tackle the creative writing of your child. Poor and illegible writing skills in a child can lead to low grades, teacher frustration, and diminished self-esteem. If your child has shortcomings in writing - too small or too large a font, a strong slant, poorly readable letters, it's worth working to improve the situation. Essays, reviews, letters, reports - students practice the entire course in writing. But sometimes. It's important to move away from the usual tasks and dilute the written exercises with something original and challenging. Adopting writing prompts and exercises will keep your writing skills on track. These exercises won't only help in discovering your own style, generating ideas, practising writing in a specific tone, but also teach how to write better. In the following blog, we explain some writing exercises that actually enhance your skills. Let’s have a look! Exercises for Practice Creating Writing Try Freewr