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Rhymes for sale! A rhyming poetry game for kids
[…]your children must rhyme—at least four words for each child. Take age into consideration when […]
How to write a Christmas story using the 5 Ws
[…]tool that alleviates the insecurity of writer’s block and encourages more fluent writing. A Blueprint […]
How to choose & use picture books as a prewriting activity
[…]precise word choices show actions, descriptions, and feelings. Picture Books: A Springboard to Writing Before […]
4 funny persuasive writing prompts
[…]dose of humor is pretty hard to resist. These funny persuasive prompts will help you practice […]
Writing prompts about the first Thanksgiving
Let these writing prompts about the first Thanksgiving transport your family back to 1620, when the […]
New SAT essay tips | Help your homeschool teen understand the test
[…]and 10th grade. Use Your Time Well If you do register for the essay portion, […]
A Christmas story writing prompt word bank | Homeschool writing ideas
[…]of the page. Download Your Free Printable Click here to download the “A Christmas Story” […]
Journal prompts about literature | High school writing
[…]or two giving some examples of conflict within the work. . . . . . […]
Christmas writing prompt … with a compassionate twist
[…]can develop and foster a warm relationship with your sponsored child (and build important writing skills!) […]
Create a TV show! Free printable writing prompt
[…]exciting TV show idea. Click the image above to download the Lights, Camera, Action! free writing […]
A zoo for you! Free printable writing prompt
[…]Zoo For You” free writing prompt in color. Click here to download the “A Zoo […]
How finding your writing voice helps you find your place in the world | Learning with Eudora Welty
[…]continually mold their view of the world and their sense of mission in it. They […]
National Hot Dog Day | Free printable writing prompt for your homeschool
[…]Please do not sell or host these files anywhere else. Here’s a link to another […]
Design a playing card! Free art & writing printable for homeschoolers
[…]you noticed the wide variety of styles, artwork, and themes? Combining art and writing, this […]
Moon bounce! Homeschool printable writing prompt
Have a “blast” with this month’s printable writing prompt as you write about a trampoline […]
5 journal prompts from Proverbs
[…]example about a time you chose to listen to wise advice. Hope you enjoy […]
It’s National Procrastination Week!
[…]you’ll also want to see topic ideas, note cards, outlines, etc. DO schedule time for […]
FAQ: How much time each day?
[…]per composition. Day 8: Final Draft: Student spends 30-60 minutes. Day 9: Grade final drafts […]
A cat weighs in on word walls
Humphrey the Cat belongs to author Nancy I. Sanders. he has his own writing blog, […]
Poetry links and resources
[…]Writing = Fun Not only is April National Poetry Month, it’s aslo National Card and […]
Grammar skills homeschool kids must learn
[…]important rules of writing mechanics. Why? Because better grammar contributes to better writing! Let’s look […]
Help young kids break through writer’s block!
[…]North Carolina. Currently, she enjoys a flexible life of homemaking, volunteering, reading, writing, tutoring students […]
Teach homeschool kids to identify common spelling errors
[…]makes a comparison Uncertainty about spelling is often a stumbling block to successful homeschool writing. […]
How WriteShop Primary teaches spelling to your homeschool child
[…]spelling dictionary in Book C. It’s yet another tool WriteShop Primary incorporates during writing lessons […]
Describe winter as a person | Homeschool figurative language activity
[…]referred to winter as “harsh,” “kind,” or even “fickle”? This week, enjoy a winter writing […]
Plagiarism: Is there literary theft in your homeschool?
[…]you need extra help getting started with teaching 5-paragraph essays and persuasive writing, WriteShop II offers a […]
Stepping stones: A reluctant writer’s journey
[…]will be the first to tell you he’s not grown immune to the frustrations that […]
6 ways to help your kids love books & reading
[…]Primary uses picture books as a way to help K-3rd graders make a connection between reading […]
Reluctant writer excuses: Why kids won’t write
[…]can’t write today because it’s too noisy. I can’t write today because I hate writing. […]
Build-a-story writing prompt & word bank | Homeschool writing ideas
[…]opportunity to encourage your kids to write a story using today’s printable build-a-story writing prompt! […]
Father’s Day writing prompts for homeschool kids
Let’s celebrate Dad! With these engaging Father’s Day writing prompts, kids will jump at the […]
Using questions, prompts, and dialogues to help kids write
[…]8 (Problem and Solution). All WriteShop Primary books contain loads of practical, age-appropriate prompts and […]
140 characters writing prompt | Free printable
[…]others, please link to this post. Do not link directly to the PDF file. Looking […]
6 compare and contrast essay topics | Homeschool high school writing ideas
[…]from Canva for creating Venn diagrams online—for free! Easy-to-Teach Essay and Creative Writing Curriculum for […]
7 Father’s Day journal prompts
[…]man in their life, your kids are sure to find inspiration with these Father’s Day […]
40 clever gifts for readers, writers, and word nerds
[…]stainless steel travel mug |13| and you’ll be the favorite gift-giver ever! {14-18} Writing Tools May […]
Brrrr! A winter word bank!
[…]tool belt of writing aids. Try the activities below, and stay tuned for more winter writing […]
Pioneer Writing Prompts
[…]teachers alike. This week, tempt your kids to sit down and journal with these pioneer writing prompts. […]
Writing more effectively | Jane’s grammar nugget
[…]so that it is parallel with “playing.” Doesn’t that add a nice sense of balance? […]
The joy of writing
[…]and intimately transport the reader to places his eyes have never beheld. “The Joy of Writing” […]
Spring writing prompt | Free printable for your homeschool
[…]include in your springtime tale? Click the image above to download the “Spring Storytelling” writing […]
Writing a holiday “how-to” paragraph
[…]it with family members. Activities like this how-to paragraph will keep your children happily writing, […]
Publishing with flap books | Homeschool writing activity
[…]parts of the story. How do you use manila file folders to display your children’s writing […]
Teach students to write historical fiction: Review of Family Fiction
[…]for homeschoolers working with reluctant writers and children as young as 8. Supplementing Other Writing Programs […]
Inch by inch…it’s a cinch!
[…]share with others. . . . . . Do you struggle with teaching, editing, and […]
10 gifts for grammar geeks and writers
[…]or “Last Straw” stick, they’ll give a boost to their creative writing project. 6. Creative Writing […]
Garden of Rhyming Words
[…]stare, and their). Remind your kids to practice pronouncing these words out loud while they […]
4 Independence Day activities for middle school kids
July 4th is just around the corner! For holiday fun, here are four simple Independence Day activities […]
Family Fun with Boardless Scrabble
This post contains affiliate links for products we’re confident your family will love! Pre-writing activities disguised as games make […]
Thesaurus game: Describing a person
[…]yourself. Practice expanding your vocabulary by using at least three of your new words. Pre-writing […]
Teach homeschool teens to write for a purpose by leaving a journal legacy
[…]like to share some tips. Hopefully, these ideas will keep your middle and high school […]
Costume Closet: Homeschool fun for young writers
What does a costume closet have to do with writing? Well, writing doesn’t have to […]
Brainstorming: It’s like traveling with a plan
[…]his wheels in one rut or another. One of the most valuable pre-writing tools for […]
4 ways to promote reading at home
[…]Reading also helps lengthen attention span and generally improves cognitive skills. Reading and writing often […]
Creative ways to make editing fun for homeschool kids!
[…]to affirm and improve their writing. Colorful pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, and other fun writing […]
6 Thanksgiving writing ideas for homeschool kids
Looking for a few last-minute Thanksgiving writing ideas for kids to occupy your antsy children? Try […]
Crazy for cats | Journal prompts for homeschool kids
Do your kids go crazy for cats? These aren’t your typical about-my-cat journal prompts, so tempt […]
What’s in my invisible pocket? | Free printable writing prompt
[…]away in it? We can’t wait to “see” what you come up with using this […]
Time-saving editing tips for writing teachers
[…]specific days of the week instead of collecting all papers at once. As they read, […]
Robot writing prompt | Free printable
[…]robot writing printable. Click the image above to download the “robot-themed” free writing printable. If you would […]
Easter writing activities
[…]hope. Take some time this week to help your kids reflect on these themes with […]
Paint chip writing prompt | Free printable for your homeschool
[…]and share! We’d love to hear your story. Click the image above to download the […]
Paper plate story pocket | Homeschool writing activity
[…]Helping kids find an audience for their writing WriteShop Primary is our delightful parent-guided writing […]
The WriteShop Story
[…]the founders of WriteShop, developed the curriculum to help instructors teach, guide, and evaluate writing […]
Choose a Level | WriteShop Junior
[…]to choose a level that fits your student’s thinking skills, not their grammar, spelling, or […]
Got a reluctant writer? Try a tape recorder!
[…]Too Hard to Write! Most children’s speaking vocabulary far exceeds their writing vocabulary. This can frustrate […]
Put some fun into editing!
[…]I want to tell you about putting on your editor’s hat. Do you like to […]
English is confusing
[…]There is no such word as excape. Expresso Whether you’re expressing yourself verbally or in […]
How to write encouraging notes
[…]a love note on the fridge, it goes straight into my treasure chest. This summer, […]
Write letters to Santa, or make birthday cards for Jesus
[…]this Christmas! Christmas cards and letters give children a chance to practice their hard-earned writing […]
How to write Christmas shape poems
[…]If you’re looking for a poetry lesson with a holiday twist, then gather the kids […]
Play hopscotch to practice adding details to a story
[…]to children has to be dull and rote? In truth, a lot of learning happens when […]
College prep 101: Create a quiet workspace for teen productivity
[…]and grammar reference book handy. This is our favorite thesaurus for teens! Stock the area […]
College prep 101: Teach responsible study habits
[…]seriously Learn to meet deadlinesCreate a quiet workspace Limit social network timeFocus on key writing […]
What’s the key to teaching self-editing skills to homeschool teens?
[…]Amazon.com. WriteShop I and II are great programs for teaching and reinforcing the steps of […]
Make a picture dictionary
[…]grader can add a brief description or explanation for each item. For more writing ideas, […]
Teach teens how to write a business letter
[…]WriteShop doesn’t teach business-letter structure, this would be an added tool in their writing belt. When […]
How listening can inspire a love of words | Learning with Eudora Welty
[…]With this background, your grown children might just one day echo Eudora Welty: “the act […]
Homeschool doubts? A Screwtape Letter for the homeschool mom
[…]Dautrich. ©2013-2020 WriteShop, Inc. All rights reserved. Do you feel discouraged about teaching writing in […]
Help young writers choose strong words with a pocket word bank
[…]healthy snack, pleasant afternoon, skillful worker, or obedient child. Not only will their writing improve, their […]
square image collage
[…]Prompts for high school | let your high school student choose one of these expository […]
Make a cat comic strip | Homeschool printable writing prompt
[…]others, please link to this post. Do not link directly to the PDF file. Looking […]
Spectacular storytelling | Free printable story prompt
[…]others, link to this post. Do not link directly to the PDF file. Check out […]
Writing prompts for Valentine’s Day
[…]just around the corner! We’re sure you and your kids will enjoy these Valentine’s Day […]
From the mouths of babes: Pre-literacy writing
[…]much anything goes. If you encourage your children to develop their story-telling skills early, writing […]
Mayflower writing prompt | Free printable
[…]What do you hope your new life holds? Click the image above to download the […]
Generosity | Free printable writing prompt
Use this free Christmas printable writing prompt to help stretch your writing muscles as you […]
Write paint chip stories | Easy writing ideas for kids
Moms love summertime writing activities that are creative, stress-free, and fun. Why not invite your […]
Imagine if…. Whimsical journal prompts with a medieval theme
[…]inspire your kids than to throw in a castle-load of adventure? Lower the drawbridge and let […]
5 geography journal prompts: Children around the world
[…]cultures with your kids as they write about children around the world! These fun geography […]
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The story behind WriteShop, part 1
[…]history the next year. As the boys approached seventh grade, Debbie began talking earnestly of […]
Same story, different twist
[…]ago) and changing it up somehow. Here are some simple ways to add variety to […]
Should outside classes be part of your homeschool?
[…]course expectations. Become familiar with requirements and assignments. Plug assigned reading, writing, and studying into […]
Feel like a homeschool failure? A Screwtape Letter for the homeschool mom
[…]Posts Homeschool Doubts? A Screwtape Letter for the Homeschool Mom You Can’t Teach Writing! A […]
PowerPoint for kids: Terrific tool for reluctant writers
[…]joy of making Microsoft® PowerPoint presentations. Call me weird, but I found I love combining writing with […]
College prep 101: Limit social media time
[…]difficult (or impossible) forces teens to pour all their concentration and effort into their writing. This ability to […]
An Independence Day word bank
The 4th of July is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for some […]
32 perfect gifts for book lovers young and old | Literary gift guide
[…]gifts for book lovers. It will become their one-of-a-kind autobiographic reading log! 32. On Writing | […]
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