by Kori Stack, January 16, 2023
Writing as a practice for real life means doing things for real now.
Engage with the World
Kids don’t start living life only after they graduate high school; they are living and experiencing life right now regardless of age. At Acton, we believe that means they should learn to be a part of it and engage with it.
Writing Restaurant Reviews
So instead of your standard book report or boring essay, in this session, our Middle Schoolers are writing restaurant reviews that they will post publicly.
This relevant writing makes it way more fun and naturally engaging!
One-One Time with a Parent
Plus, bonus, quality one-on-one time with a parent! Relationship building is also something we value