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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 résumé-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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