4 ways to brainstorm with reluctant writers
Learning how to brainstorm with children is as simple as discovering these four different methods to help them write.
Posted 2 days ago
Build-a-story writing prompt | Free printable
Have your student choose an item from each box and create a story. It can be serious or fun-filled and whimsical!
Posted 3 days ago
High School research writing: Writing and revising
Part 3 looks at note-taking, outlining, writing, and revising the research paper.
Posted 5 days ago
High school cause and effect essay prompts
Cause and effect essay prompts help high school students think independently.
Posted 10 days ago
How to make word banks about nature
This activity will help students create any number of nature-themed portable word banks they can use again and again.
Posted 12 days ago
5 journal prompts about character qualities
These journal prompts focus on positive traits including self-control, generosity, and courage.
Posted 17 days ago
High school research writing: Topic and audience
Before writing a research paper, narrow the topic and choose your audience.
Posted 19 days ago
Recipe for writing a paragraph
This “recipe” will help your kids prepare, season, garnish, and sweeten their writing.
Posted 26 days ago
Free printable writing prompts for kids and teens
This month we have two printable writing prompts– one geared toward teens and the other for elementary kids!
Posted February 20, 2019
High school research writing: Getting started
Tips to learn the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of high school research writing
Posted February 19, 2019
Shakespeare journal prompts for high school students
High school students can bring literary characters to life with creative Shakespeare journal prompts.
Posted February 13, 2019
Using questions, prompts, and dialogues to help kids write
Asking questions to prompt writing helps kids come up with ideas, choose stronger words, and develop the ability to think and explain.
Posted February 11, 2019
Crazy for cats | Journal prompts for kids
Do your kids go crazy for cats? Tempt them to pick up their pencils and have some fun with these prompts!
Posted February 6, 2019
When writing efforts fizzle
Past writing efforts don’t need to predict future failures. With a few adjustments in attitude or method, your teen can get back on track.
Posted February 4, 2019
Model and teach writing in your homeschool
Learn how parents can model and teach writing with confidence.
Posted January 28, 2019
Free Valentine printable: The case of the missing flowers
It’s Valentine’s Day Eve, and all the flowers have disappeared from the shops. Use this free printable to write a news story to investigate the mystery!
Posted January 23, 2019