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Writing prompts about winter

Jan 28, 2015

The weather outside may be frightful, but these writing prompts about winter will take some of the chill out of the air!

5 writing prompts for January

Jan 14, 2015

These writing prompts for January encourage kids to have fun writing about quirky holidays such as National Opposite Day and National Dress Up Your Pet Day.

Make a conversation journal with your child

Jan 12, 2015

Conversation journals are simple spiral notebooks that help you connect heart-to-heart with your child!

38 creative gifts for book lovers and writers

Nov 17, 2014

Creative holiday gifts for book lovers and writers, including books and beverages, journals and jewelry, and games, gadgets, and puzzles.

140 characters writing prompt | Free printable

Nov 5, 2014

It has been debated that social media leaves little room to express deep or complex ideas. How much can you really say in 140 characters? November's free writing prompt will challenge your kids and teens to craft a tweet in which they describe...

Historical fiction photo prompts for teens

Oct 29, 2014

Imaginative kids can sail on the Mayflower, pan for gold, or create their own historical adventure

Taking the tears out of copywork

Oct 27, 2014

Tips for children who can’t finish copywork because they daydream or keep losing their place.

78 Ideas for writing across the curriculum in your homeschool

Oct 20, 2014

Project-based writing ideas for writing across the curriculum let kids write in the ways they learn best.

Common errors to avoid in writing

Oct 13, 2014

Take this Internet scavenger hunt to learn about common writing errors … and their solutions.

Story planning game | Character and setting

Oct 6, 2014

This oral story planning game teaches kids how to plan characters and setting.

Chattering chipmunk | Free printable writing prompt

Oct 1, 2014

A chattering chipmunk is shouting a warning! What is he trying to tell you? Print this free writing printable and use your imagination to finish the story!