This is intentional as the program is meant to fit into the rhythm of homeschooling and your life. Jot it Down does not provide a traditional daily or weekly schedule with topics that build, review of previous content, etc. And it will be enough if you are generally looking to encourage a love of writing and creativity at this young age in a gentle way. Jot it Down may be enough for your family if you enjoy taking the reigns on teaching, prefer a flexible program that can fit into the rhythm of your life, and are using it in tandem with other language arts instruction such as a learn-to-read curriculum. If you are looking for a program with a fuller Teacher’s Edition and focus on struggling or reluctant writers, you may want to consider looking into a program like WriteShop, which we used after Jot it Down. Other parents might desire a bit more guidance. Jot it Down really provides a lot of flexibility for you, the parent, to make decisions about how long to teach what and when.
You might consider a program that introduces the writing process and grammar early on.įinally, some parents will absolutely love the kind of loose, unstructured guide to teaching. Kids who struggle with comprehension, retelling stories, or are dealing with a learning disability or processing disorder may not be able to glean the same kind of foundational comprehension and writing skills that other programs introduce more directly.Īdditionally, if you or your child requires a structured schedule, or if you are looking for a program that is going to cover all of your bases – if you’re planning to re-enter the school system, for example. So the other side of this coin is that some children require explicit or direct instruction. Part of the Brave Writer philosophy is focusing on creativity and enjoyment in the early years with the understanding that structure and grammar will partly be learned implicitly and will partly come later. So will Jot it Down be enough for your family? Jot It Down is simply one piece of our homeschool. It will not teach your child handwriting, grammar, or dig into the writing process. This curriculum will not teach your child to read. It is a guide to help you encourage a love of reading, writing, poetry, and art in the younger grades.
Let me be frank – Jot It Down is not a complete language arts program. When I first purchased Jot It Down, I purchased it as just one component for our first grade language arts curriculum. We have shortened some and extended others.
#JOT 2018 MONTHLY PLANNER HOW TO#
You’ll also see how to gently incorporate these into your homeschool routine.įinally, you will find a guide to ten monthly projects – though, monthly could be used loosely as you will decide the pacing. Next, you’ll find a guide for best practices in your language arts program including the Brave Writer pillars of big, juicy conversations, narration, word-play, and more. The Parent-Teacher’s Guide to Brave Writerįirstly, you’ll find a guide to beginning the Brave Writer lifestyle including an introduction to Jot It Down and tips on encouraging a love of poetry, nature, art, music, and movies. You won’t find a structured schedule or daily teacher’s guide or a scripted program. This is a guide with projects and ideas for you to use with your children. When you check out Jot It Down, you’ll notice it’s not your average daily/weekly writing curriculum.
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