Writing Tools Do matter

When asking your child(ren) to undertake a creative writing project, part of your job is to get their creative juices flowing. An excellent way to build anticipation and pleasure is to give your child(ren) interesting paper and writing utensils for the task. Who wouldn't be uninspired holding a plain, old pencil while staring at a blank sheet of notebook paper? BORING! Purchase a collection of: colored paper, stationery, as well as notepads in various shapes and sizes. For the most part, one only needs to write in blue or black ink if they are turning in an assignment; therefore, allow your child(ren): fun pencils, colored pencils, or colored ink pens. You might wish to consider a composition book. The student could create an illustration on one side of the book while writing on the facing page. The point: you be creative first.