Heart of Wisdom : Teaching Approach : Writing to Learn
Benefits of Writing to Learn
Eight benefits of writing to learn for students and teachers.

Heart of Wisdom : Teaching Approach : Writing to Learn
Creating a Timeline Book
In her writings, Charlotte Mason recommended preparing a handmade Timeline Book (originally called a Museum Sketch Book; sometimes called a Book of the Centuries).

Heart of Wisdom : Teaching Approach : Writing to Learn
Excerpt from the book Writing to Learn
"Writing to Learn," by best-seller author William Zinsser, is an essential book for everyone who uses writing as a means of learning. Here is the first chapter from this book. Chapter 1: Hermes and the Periodic Table

Heart of Wisdom : Teaching Approach : Writing to Learn
Portfolio and/or Notebooking
A portfolio notebook is simply a three-ring notebook that is used to store the student’s work for the unit, including writing assignments, artwork, small collections, letters, photos, brochures, maps, etc.

Heart of Wisdom : Teaching Approach : Writing to Learn
Scrapbooking to Learn
Scrapbooking to Learn is about the process of making scrapbook supplies available to your students as they create their notebook pages or folders.

Heart of Wisdom : Teaching Approach : Writing to Learn
Scrapbooking to Learn: Paper Dolls
Paper dolls are fun and great for portfolios, lapbooks, and timeline books. Your children can color and cut out paper dolls as you read Bible stories.

Heart of Wisdom : Teaching Approach : Writing to Learn
Teaching with Writing Practices
Writing-to-learn exercises and assignments can be done in class or as homework. They can require very little time or involve regular, ongoing work by students.

Heart of Wisdom : Teaching Approach : Writing to Learn
Writing to Learn
One of the best ways for a student to understand a topic is to write about it. Students must comprehend the material, restructure the new information, and then share their new understanding...

Heart of Wisdom : Teaching Approach : Writing to Learn
Writing to Learn Links
Teaching guides on designing and responding to assignments, teaching specific writing skills, teaching with technology, and more