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What Middle Schoolers Really Need in a Summer Writing Camp

Some students become so overwhelmed that they procrastinate, leaving assignments until the last minute and rushing to finish. Others feel embarrassed or discouraged when they compare themselves to peers who seem more confident. Over time, writing can begin to feel intimidating -even shame-inducing - rather than empowering. So what actually helps students grow into stronger writers? Clear, explicit instruction.
Best Academic Summer Camps in Oakland East Bay Area

Summer 2026 at Strategies for Learning: Programs, Dates & Early Bird Deadlines

Summer is one of the most opportune times to make meaningful academic progress. Below you’ll find everything in one place: program descriptions, key dates, early bird deadlines, and direct registration links.
What is dysgraphia

Understanding and Supporting Dysgraphia

If we use the etymology of dysgraphia (the history of the word as well as it’s language of origin), we find that it comes from the Greek words dys meaning "impaired" and graphía meaning "writing by hand" we can see that describes an avoidance when it comes to writing. Dysgraphia can also be a neurological disorder and learning disability that affects the ability to write with coherence. 
Breaking Down the Writing Process

Breaking Down the Writing Process: A Step by Step Guide

Breaking the writing process into smaller, manageable steps can make it feel more achievable, especially for students with executive function difficulties. Writing can often feel overwhelming for these students especially when faced with a big assignment.
Explicit Instruction in Writing

Explicit Instruction in Writing

This article explores the importance of teaching writing as a transferable skill and provides practical strategies for implementation.
Writing Strategy for Kids

A 5-Step Writing Strategy for Kids

Introducing children to writing assignments can be challenging. Here is a 5-step writing strategy for kids you can implement at home.
A family bonding while play word games for kids to boost literacy skills

Word Games for Kids to Boost Literacy Skills

Here are some popular word games for kids that turn learning into an enjoyable experience, while boosting literacy skills!
Note-Taking Strategy

Note-Taking Strategy: What, How, and Why Approach

The What, How, and Why strategy is a powerful tool for effective note-taking. Let's take a look at how this strategy works.
How to write an email to your teacher

How to write an email to your teacher (with examples)

Knowing how write an email to your teacher, professor, or a school administrator in a polite and concise way is a must-have skill.

Multi-paragraph essay writing made easy! (Upper Elementary)

Most of us have experienced a time when we have an essay or writing assignment that is due that is looming over us like a storm cloud, we try to put it out of our minds but no matter how hard we try it remains!

5 Tips For Overcoming Writer’s Block (Infographic)

You’d be surprised with how many ideas you can come up with once you let go of the pressure to write in complete sentences or to write a specific amount!
Overcoming writer's block

5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

Here are 5 tips to help your child or teen get started and overcome writer's block.

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