Christmas cinquain poems are a fun twist on a familiar poetry pattern. Try one!
Year: 2009
Christmas Word Bank, Part 2: Ho! Ho! Ho!
Last time, I gave you a Christmas word bank centered on the birth of Jesus and the traditional Christmas story. Now you can enjoy yet another holiday word bank (or several, when divided into categories), perfect for those jingle-jolly creative writing activities,...
Christmas Word Bank | Jesus Is Born
A wealth of vocabulary words to inspire kids to write stories and poems about Jesus’ birth.
The joy of writing
Yesterday morning I stumbled upon this poem by Wislawa Szymborska, who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1996. I've been thinking a lot lately about descriptive writing and its ability to create impressions, stir emotions, and intimately transport the reader...
Introducing WriteShop Primary Book C
At long last, we're excited to announce the release of the final book of our WriteShop Primary series. Yes---WriteShop Primary Book C has arrived! About WriteShop Primary WriteShop Primary introduces young children to the steps of the writing process using engaging...
Interview with author Nancy I. Sanders
Even though you may never have met Nancy I. Sanders face to face, many of you already know and love her as the author of our WriteShop Primary series. Eager to introduce you to this warm, wise, and wonderful woman, I first interviewed Nancy when we were preparing to...
From the mouths of babes…
Marcia in California wrote: "My seventh grader started a two-day-a-week school this year. He has a fabulous English teacher. I asked him if the things we did last year [in WriteShop I] have helped. He said, 'Oh yeah, mom, they're teaching me all the same stuff. She...
Writing across the curriculum with WriteShop II
High schoolers can use WriteShop II lessons to write about topics from their history studies
Participating in writing contests can benefit your kids
How participating in writing contests can benefit your kids
Printable word games
A variety of printable word games to challenge your kids to use vocabulary in different ways.
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