One of the hardest parts about teaching writing is getting kids to check back over their work through the editing process. Most kids have lots to say, but many lack the instruction needed to help themselves apply proper writing conventions. This is where writing, grammar, and executive functioning skills collide. I’ve been creating this interactive picture book, Julia and the Healthy Sentence, to help young writers slow down, look back, and self-check their sentences in a way that feels playful,