20 Reasons Why Homeschool Mom's Love WriteShop
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Kids love WriteShop, but did you know moms love it too? This is what 20 homeschool moms had to say about WriteShop.
1. Extraordinary Fun!
My kids and I love the fun, engaged, and hands-on writing lessons WriteShop Junior provides. The days we have our writing lessons are so exciting! My favorite part is to brainstorm their writing together and then watch my kids edit their writing on their own. Our lessons are so much fun it doesn’t even feel like we’re doing school at all.
Ana Willis from They Call Me Blessed. Connect with her in her community.
2. Writing Mastery
Teaching writing or coming up with creative writing ideas can be a challenge. Thankfully I found WriteShop I & II. There is always something to write about now! My kids love writing about all the different holidays and topics. I love that my middle & high school kids are mastering writing.
Shannan from Captivating Compass. Connect with her on her Facebook page.
3. Not Overwhelming
I love that WriteShop is not overwhelming for a new writer! It starts out slow and gives the kids all the tools that they need so that they can slowly build on what they know to become great writers.
Christine Zell from This Bit of Life. Connect with her on her Facebook page.
4. WriteShop Gets It
We love WriteShop because they get it when it comes to not overcomplicating the writing process. WriteShop also knows that our children are better engaged when the lessons are simple yet effective. WriteShop makes language arts painless for the whole family.
Courtney from Grace, Grow & Edify. Connect with her on her Facebook page.
5. Teaching Students and Parents Together
My favorite thing about WriteShop is how it teaches students to write while also helping parents teach writing. I’m grateful for the step-by-step skill building lessons for students, but having that guidance for editing and evaluating, addressing errors, and providing constructive comments makes the role of writing mentor a lot more manageable!
Emily from Table Life Blog. Connect with her on Instagram.
6. Confidence
WriteShop has taken the guesswork out of teaching writing to my kids. I love that the lessons are completely planned out—even down to the words to say. This curriculum has boosted my confidence as the teacher and made our lessons stress-free and enjoyable!
Emily Allison from Our Little Slice of Heaven. Connect with her on Instagram.
7. Constructive Feedback
One of the main things I love about WriteShop I & II is how well it equips you as the parent to evaluate and grade your child’s writing. The multiple pages of specific positive and encouraging comments help you be both constructive and uplifting, going beyond just “Great job” and “Nice work!”
Heidi Ciravola from Starts At Eight. Connect with her on Facebook.
8. Structure with Flexibility
We’ve tried a number of other writing programs and they all fell off in one of two ditches. Either they were too rigid and didn’t allow for any creativity, or they were so flexible I wondered if my kids were actually gaining any measurable writing skills. Write Shop offers structured learning with flexible options!
Lynna Sutherland from Homeschooling without Training Wheels. Connect with her on Facebook.
9. WriteShop Makes Essays Easy
My teens have used WriteShop in a homeschool co-op class, and it’s been great. But why take my word for it? My son says, “WriteShop’s simple, easy to understand revising checklists helped me revise my essays and greatly improved my writing skill. The grammar worksheets were always fun to work through, and they made concepts understandable.” My daughter says, “I love the organization of WriteShop, with clear, direct checklists and assignments.”
Amy Sloan from Humility and Doxology. Connect with her through her podcast.
10. A Teacher’s Toolkit
The WriteShop I & II Teacher’s Manual gave me all the tools I needed to ensure my son became a skilled writer. It turned me into a confident writing teacher!
Marcy Crabtree from Ben and Me. Connect with Marcy on Pinterest.
11. Creative Freedom with a Solid Foundation
We love WriteShop because it gives my daughters the freedom to be creative while still providing a solid framework for developing strong writing skills. WriteShop provides the essential elements of successful written communication: creativity blended with structure.
Sara Jordan from Heart and Soul Homeschooling. Connect with her on Facebook.
12. Montessori Meets Charlotte Mason
For my highly visual hands on learners, WriteShop’s games and graphics keep their attention to make them forget they don’t like writing.
Penny Rogers from Our Crazy Adventures In Autismland. Connect with her on Facebook.
13. Incremental Approach
I love the incremental nature of WriteShop I. Many of the assignments are no longer than two to three paragraphs, giving students the opportunity to build mastery on a foundational level before attempting to produce longer compositions and reports. We can see real progress through small projects that feel completely manageable.
Sophie from My Cup Runs Over. Connect with her on Instagram.
14. Empowers Me as a Teacher
WriteShop’s programs have not only given our children a strong writing foundation, but they have also taught me how to instruct them in the writing process, evaluate their work, and offer constructive feedback.
Jolanthe Erb from Homeschool Creations.
15. Strong Writing Foundation
WriteShop helped give all four of my children the writing foundation they needed to take them through high school, college, and beyond. It also provided me all the tools and encouragement I needed to be confident in teaching.
Michelle Osborn from Yellow House Book Rental. Connect with her on Facebook.
16. Enthusiastic Writers
WriteShop Primary and Junior took my kids from reluctant writers, who would do anything to avoid writing lessons, to enthusiastic writers who are excited to see writing on their daily agenda! The high-interest lessons make writing their favorite part of the homeschool day!
Meredith at From Meredith to Mommy. Connect with her on Instagram.
17. Fun for Kids & Easy for Parents
When it comes to a writing curriculum that works for both me and my kids, I look for three things. Is it fun and engaging for my kids? Is it easy for me to teach? Will it make my kids better writers? WriteShop answers every single one of the questions with a resounding yes!
Jennifer from MamaJenn.com. Connect with her here.
18. Plenty of Practice
I also love the quantity and quality of writing skills practice that WriteShop I & II includes. There are three included in each lesson, and each builds on the last. These are a fabulous way for kids to practice skills that they can use over and over in their writing.
ToriAnn Perkey of Homeschool to Homeschool. Connect with her on her YouTube channel.
19. Prepares Teens for College Writing
Last fall, both girls enrolled at a local university for dual credit classes. They both tested out of Intro to Composition, which we recently discovered is not a common accomplishment. Furthermore, [our oldest] has completed college Composition 1 and 2, both with As. We are sure that this success is directly related to their experience with WriteShop.
April Nourse
20. Perfect for the Dyslexic Learner
Love this program … It is perfect for the dyslexic learner because of its explicit, systematic, multisensory instruction. What’s more … my kids like it!
Marianne Sunderland from Homeschooling with Dyslexia
WriteShop curriculum will not only teach your child how to write, it will show you how to teach homeschool writing. All WriteShop products offer schedules, tips, activities, lesson plans, and checklists that help you teach effectively and edit and grade your children’s work with an objective eye. Because it’s all laid out for you, your confidence will soar!
Why do you love WriteShop? Leave us a comment below to let us know.
Want to know which WriteShop level to start with your child or teen? Find out here by having them take the Placement Quiz to find their perfect level.
Enjoying the journey,
~Michelle~
Michelle Osborn is the owner and founder of Homeschooling Teens Successfully and Yellow House Book Rental, specializing in providing homeschool curriculum for purchase, as well as counseling and guidance for homeschool families. She is a wife, a 22-year homeschool veteran, and mom of four children and eight grandchildren. Two of her children are now entrepreneurs, running their own successfully businesses. Michelle’s passions include serving by leading worship at her church and encouraging homeschool moms through one on one, social media and speaking engagements. She has found her niche in helping parents homeschooling their teens through the high school years and on to pursue their dreams.
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