25 Ways To Get Kids Writing

From mad libs to story maps, this piece in the back-to-school issue of Scholastic's INSTRUCTOR magazine offers (just about) everything you need to make writing fun

Want to learn how to write? There's an app for that

More schools are using technology to modernize traditional handwriting lessons, which researchers say are still essential in a digital world. Teachers are using applications for the iPhone, iPad and other hand-held devices that focus on handwriting instruction through educational games. A recent Indiana University study found that handwriting may help students improve their learning, memory and basic skills.