Can anyone suggest a good writing program?I need something for my children ages 7 and 11.Thanks anything is great.

I use Writing Strands for my nine-year-old son, and he likes it well enough. I'd be lying if I said he never grumbled about it, but he does his work and then feels pride in his accomplishments.

http://www.writing-strands.com/scope-and-sequence.asp

Susan Wise Bauer has a writing curriculum called Writing With Ease that I've heard wonderful things about, too.

http://www.susanwisebauer.com/books/writing-with-ease-strong-fundamentals/

What level are you going..I got her first one and it was alot of copy work.Do they expand as you get in the high levels?Thanks,your like the hundredth person who as told me that it was good.I might have to go back and see it again.Thanks

Writing is a difficult subject for me. I am going to try a daily writing curriculum that teaches slowly and see how that goes for a month or two. I don't have the book on hand that I am going to use, but when I pull it out I will post it. However, if you are looking at some different books, I would look for something along those lines.

I have an 11 yr old, 8 yr old and 6 yr old. Explaining writing a little at a time seems like a good fit for my kids and for me.

I have two friends who RAVE about 'Moving Beyond the Page' Their kids love it...and want to do their work.
http://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/

I am sure you will find a good fit'

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What level are you going..I got her first one and it was alot of copy work.Do they expand as you get in the high levels?Thanks,your like the hundredth person who as told me that it was good.I might have to go back and see it again.Thanks

He's just starting 4th grade and working slowly through level 3. Each level is designated not by grade but by age. Level 3 is recommended for ages 8-12, which helps my son not feel pressured or embarrassed about where he's working. The first couple of exercises were almost embarrassingly easy for him, but he recently wrote an eight paragraph paper about his room. That was very slow going and hard for him, but the end result was amazing. And, again, he felt pride in accomplishment. What I like about it is that the lessons are divided into easy to tackle chunks with brainstorming, list making and thought organization.