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Reviewed by Jean Lockwood at 10:02 AM EST on March 5, 2008
Product
Easy Writing (by Wanda C. Phillips)
Rating
Effectiveness 4
Usability 3
Price/Value 5
 
Average 4
Easy Writing makes it easier to teach writing

I used Easy Writing, by Wanda Philips, with my oldest children, about 10 years ago. I had since let someone borrow my copy, and just got it back, this year. I am very happy to have it back.

I like the fact that Easy Writing is one of the programs that lays everything out for me, as the...

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Recently we posted a PURLS of Wisdom in our resources section called “Determining Your Child’s Learning Style.” So it was with particular interest that I subsequently came across a Washington Post article with the headline “Playing to Kids’ Learning Mode Can Be a Flop.” It highlighted the views of Daniel T. Willingham, a professor [...]

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08/27/08 Assistive Technology and Homeschooling

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08/23/08 Homeschooling Gifted and Talented Children

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08/15/08 Homeschooling ADD/ADHD Children

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