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Blogs for Kids
Blogs for Kids
by Sharon Housley
Flush out the writer in children. Blogging
could draw out a young writer and open doors to their
future. Consider encouraging your child to start blogging!
Children love having an audience. The
instant recognition and approval that comes from a crowd
just can't be beat. Employing blogs to help develop
good spelling habits, grammar skills, and develop a
love for writing at a young age is an innovative concept
that has potential benefits:
Benefits
1.) Responsibility/Commitment - Daily Posts
Regular updates require children to be disciplined and
responsible.
2.) Communication - Increased
Communication with Friends and Relatives
Blogging or journaling gives children the opportunity
to connect with relatives who might live some distance
away, communicating important timely issues.
3.) Technology - Exposure to Internet
Technologies
Children are growing into technology-laden world. Exposure
to innovative Internet technology will help them with
communication skills and rsum-building.
4.) Improved Writing Skills
When presented with an audience, children will want
to present their best work.
5.) Improved Editing Skills
Proofreading is an important skill that is difficult
to teach. Editing of daily entries will help children
learn how to present their ideas clearly and professionally.
6.) Improved Spelling
Automated spell-checking helps children be aware of
spelling errors when they occur.
7.) Typing
Getting children acquainted with keyboards at a
young age will help them become familiar with their
layout and function, quickly making them proficient
typists.
Resource for Blogging Information - http://www.blog-connection.com
Because blogging involves the Internet,
parents and teachers should also take the opportunity
to educate youngsters about the dangers of the Internet.
The Internet is global in its reach and developing safe
Internet habits at a young age is critical. Remind children
not to disclose personal information including names,
addresses or location of events they plan to attend.
Staying Safe Online - http://www.small-business-software.net/staying-safe-online.htm
About the Author:
Sharon Housley manages marketing for the NotePage http://www.notepage.net
and FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com
product lines. Other sites by Sharon can be found at
http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com
, and http://www.small-business-software.net
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