Online writing Instruction
Say goodbye to the book report blues.
Unlike some bits of knowledge we’re introduced to as young children—say, hopscotch or roller skating—the ability to write well is a valuable, lifelong skill. But many students struggle with writing, and so they try to avoid it.
Of course, writing is inescapable. From book reports to essays, teachers assess students’ learning through written assignments and exams. So if your child has trouble expressing themselves in writing, their grades may suffer—regardless of how well they understand the material.
At Langsford, we help students develop their writing skills so they can excel in school and beyond.
Our Writer’s Road Map™ simplifies the writing process.
Writing has a lot of moving parts, which can feel overwhelming to many children. Our Writer’s Road Map™ helps students think about the process one step at a time.
See the power of the Writer’s Writer’s Road Map™ for yourself:
Before
“There are many places to go on vacation. One place is Arizona. We chose Arizona and New Mexico because my dad got a chance to go to a training center there. We had fun and this will show why it is a good place to visit.”
After
“I never wanted to go on this trip. It was going to be 115 degrees and dry as a desert. It was, in fact, a desert. I found myself in Taos, New Mexico. It was 105 and dry, and so was I. I felt horrible. I was dizzy, seeing stars, and had a bad headache. Wherever I looked there were pickup trucks. Men, women, children, dogs, cats …everyone was driving pickup trucks.”
“Today when Kate finished her session, she was very talkative about what she had done and about how she was working on writing a story. And then she said, ‘I wish I could come here 5 or 6 hours a day! I could write lots of stories!’ I was so happy to hear her say that—and to hear her be excited about writing. She has never wanted to write!”
“Once I get it all planned out, the paper practically writes itself!”
Student comfort is key
Feeling secure in the process is very important for success.
Online learners use a recurring video conference link, making getting started easy and predictable.
They will be asked to complete short surveys when they finish each session to make sure they feel they are getting what they need.
We’re not fighting about homework
“Langsford is just so unique and so different than we were taught in school. It was amazing.
As our daughter went through the program, I would drive her over every day. I could see the world expanding in front of her. She would ask me, 'Dad, why does that sign say this?' or 'What's ATM mean?' I could see her immediately learning and decoding as we were going. Before, she just sat in the car and was quiet.
It's made things just so much easier for our lives. When she comes home, we're not fighting about homework—she's ready to do it.
At the beginning of second grade, she was hesitant to raise her hand. By the second half of second grade, they were telling us, “She's engaged, she's been participating much more!” Everything we get home from the teachers now is that she works harder than almost any of the students. She's always engaged and participating in discussions. That kind of leap from the beginning of second grade to where we are now in third grade? It was just a complete overhaul.”
- Dustin Crofford, parent of one Langsford student
Help your child discover the joy of writing.
Talk to our experts to find out how it works.