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Magic on the Page: Encouraging Reluctant Writers

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 ~ wordancerblog ~ 4 Comments

Magic on the Page: Encouraging Reluctant Writers - The classroom was a quiet buzz of pencils on paper...Everyone seemed to have an idea of what to do, and then one go stuck. What do you do when someone gets stuck in her writing?

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  1. wordancerblog's avatar
    wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

    Come to New Jersey anytime, Kim. You have an open invitation!

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    kimhaynesjohnson on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

    What's so fascinating is that children are accepting and agreeable when it comes to working together (mostly)- - far more…

  3. Anita Ferreri's avatar
    Anita Ferreri on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026

    I think you should give yourself a round of applause for inspiring their creativity!

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    wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026

    Yes, this is the best part of my job. I'm a learning specialist, but I made room (literally) for crafting,…

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    Fran McCrackin on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026

    I think you have the best job!

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4 responses to “Magic on the Page: Encouraging Reluctant Writers”

  1. majfoil Avatar
    majfoil
    October 4, 2020

    Love, love, love. At points you brought tears to my eyes — in the best way of course.

    Three things jumped out at me:

    I pause and breathe,
    Calm everything inside me
    Until my breath and hers are one.

    When I asked her again, she looked at me fiercely (the word fiercely is so powerful — as is your choice to continue with calm presence and love)

    I knew that trust and flexibility were key (YES!!!)

    Thank you for being you, and for sharing this powerful story of two courageous females! 😀

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    Ramona
    October 7, 2020

    What a blessing you were to this writer! Helping her find just the right kernel so she could tell her story. I love the mention of the shoulders you stand on. We’re so lucky they’re in our world!

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    Ruth Ayres
    October 7, 2020

    I love that I feel like I spent some time in your corner of the school world. Thank you. Thank you for taking the time to write, and thank you for sharing with us.

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  4. Shwetha Vikram Avatar
    Shwetha Vikram
    March 27, 2021

    fierce story. a must read

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