CHRISTMAS themes make writing activities a whole lot merrier! If you’re looking for a poetry lesson with a holiday twist, then gather the kids for an hour of writing Christmas shape poems. Last month we spotlighted rhyming poetry activities. Today we’re excited about...
Year: 2013
Write letters to Santa, or make birthday cards for Jesus
NOW that the Christmas season is here, postal workers and volunteers around the world are busy answering letters to Santa. Every year, these widespread efforts encourage children to appreciate the wonder of reading and writing handwritten letters. Did you know? This...
Generosity | Free printable writing prompt
Kids can use this free Christmas printable writing prompt to help them compose a story about generosity.
10 gifts for grammar geeks and writers
Creative gift guide for the writer, grammar geek, or literary enthusiast in your life.
Mayflower writing prompt | Free printable
Leaving the only home you have ever known and arriving in a new land is sure to be overwhelming! As a passenger on the Mayflower, what do you miss from home? What do you hope your new life holds? Click the image above to download the printable Mayflower writing...
You can’t teach writing! A Screwtape Letter for the homeschool mom
"You can't teach writing." Perhaps you've heard whispers of lies such as this one. Doubts about your schedule, curriculum choices, ability to grade, or your own writing background might tempt you to believe these problems are the measure of your...
Why do we need to revise writing? {Show, don’t tell!}
“Why do we need to revise?” Kids discover for themselves how much better writing sounds when they take time to improve it.
7 Pinterest ideas for high school writing
Pinterest boards are filled with ideas to help you homeschool confidently. For starters, check out these ideas for high school writing!
Journaling fun with World of Animals StoryBuilders
FROM the littlest storytellers to the most reluctant writers---young or old, resistant or motivated---every child will benefit from mix-and-match writing prompts! WriteShop StoryBuilders card decks offer hours of fun creative writing projects: WriteShop offers four...
This short {brief, concise} history of synonyms will entertain your teens
If you've taught writing for awhile, this scene might sound familiar: Mom: Let’s replace some of those repeated words with interesting synonyms. Teen (grumbling): Why do we have so many words that mean the same thing, anyway? Perhaps you’ve wondered about this...
Writing prompt about prudence | Free printable
This month's printable prompt has students creating a story that illustrates prudence. Take time to discuss what prudence means, along with some examples, before writing. Enjoy! Click the image above to download the prompt. If you would like to share this prompt with...
How to cultivate a love of reading in your home
Full bookcases in kids’ rooms, family bookstore outings, and a homemade reading tree help cultivate a love for reading.
Noun and pronoun variation
Many writers, young and old, often allow their style to suffer from the pitfalls of overly repeated words. That’s one reason WriteShop I teaches students to avoid unnecessary repetition. Today, let’s talk about ways to make sure proper names don’t become dreaded...
Celebrating Children’s Book Week
THIS week, May 13-19, is Children’s Book Week. It’s the perfect time to revisit old favorites, and perhaps to add a few new titles to your family library. Of course, with new books pouring off the press every year, it can be hard to sort through all the rubbish. How’s...