Pirate adventure printable writing prompt
Secret maps! Treasure chests! Use the words on this free printable to create a round-robin adventure!
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10 writing tips for reluctant teen writers
Tips to help reluctant teen writers deal with perfectionism, discouragement, frustration, and writer’s block.
Posted 3 days ago
Writing ideas for the unstructured homeschool
No matter your homeschool style, try these four dynamic writing ideas to inspire your kids.
Posted 10 days ago
4 persuasive writing prompts for high school
Encourage high schoolers to write convincing, persuasive arguments on both fun and serious topics.
Posted 15 days ago
5 autumn writing prompts for kids
Kids can pick an autumn writing prompt and write stories and descriptions about this favorite season!
Posted 15 days ago
Concrete writing: A descriptive feast for the senses
Through sensory language, concrete writing is the key that unlocks the door of the reader’s imagination.
Posted 17 days ago
Paint chip writing prompt | Free printable!
This free printable writing prompt takes its inspiration from paint chip color names!
Posted 22 days ago
6 writing strategies for wordy kids
Writing strategies to help highly verbal children create more concise, manageable stories.
Posted 24 days ago
Describing a place: Choosing vocabulary
By choosing vivid details when describing a place, good writers bring life and emotion to their writing.
Posted August 20, 2018
Prewriting game | What’s in the bag?
What’s in the Bag? is a fun prewriting guessing game that introduces the concept of concrete or descriptive writing
Posted August 13, 2018
Descriptive writing prompts for high school
Descriptive writing prompts that encourage teens to describe objects, people, and personality traits.
Posted August 8, 2018
Solid Roots: A Firm Foundation in Writing and in Life
Solid roots help establish a firm foundation for kids, not just in life, but also in writing skills.
Posted August 6, 2018
4 story starters to inspire young writers
Imaginative story starters give young children a chance to dream up tales of adventure and mystery.
Posted August 1, 2018
Describing a food: The good, the bad, and the ugly
A food can be cold and rubbery or rich, flaky, and savory. Teach kids to use vivid words to describe tasty or yucky foods!
Posted July 30, 2018
Staying on track: 5 tips for writing concisely
These tips for writing concisely will help teens express as much as possible without using unnecessary words or details.
Posted July 23, 2018
National Hot Dog Day | Free printable writing prompt
Use your imagination and craft a summer caper with words in honor of National Hot Dog Day.
Posted July 18, 2018