Surprisingly Simple, Fun and Effective Writing Activities for Grades K-5
Good writers develop by writing often. These prompts were designed to help young writers think creatively, organize their ideas and finish their work in a short amount of time.
WELCOME TO WEDNESDAY WRITING WHILE IN QUARANTINE! When I teach my year round writing camps, I give the SAME writing lesson to students ages 5-11 at the SAME TIME. You, the parent, can do the same at home with your …
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“People don’t write anymore.” This past month, I was working with a high school group. One student was reluctant to write. He commented, “People don’t write anymore.” I genuinely pondered his statement, silently asking myself, “That’s interesting. How important is …
Like fantasy, kids enjoy writing science fiction because ANYTHING can happen! I’m not a huge fan of science fiction, but kids love it, so this past summer I offered a science fiction summer writing camp. The theme for the afternoon …
Kids seem to really enjoy a good twist on a story. It makes them laugh. They chuckle and chatter imagining an outcome other than the one they’re used to hearing. When I taught this lesson, that’s exactly what happened. *This …
Kids love to tell true narratives about themselves, but often feel intimidated when they have to write them! This guided writing prompt helps students write out their own story about a conflict with a person, whether it be a classmate, …
This guided writing lesson should be completed after the child has built his/her own book box. Here’s how to build it if you haven’t already! NOW FOR THE LESSON! To get a full understanding on how I conduct each writing …
This is a fun fairy tale that can be used with any fruit or vegetable that has visible seeds. Furthermore, it’s a prompt that can easily be written in the fall about an apple or pumpkin. For the sake of …
This is a simple, quick and fun writing activity. It can be about ANY topic. It’s also a great exercise to prepare students for descriptive writing pieces. PICTURES The easiest way to conduct this lesson is to have your students …
This is a great lesson to spur on children’s imaginations! *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here.* Here’s the synopsis: You (the writer) are playing with a slinky at the top of the stairs. As …