Kids write about snow in this guided writing prompt. Whether kids live in an area where there is no snow, or blizzards year after year, they most likely have something to say about it. This lesson gives them an opportunity …
Write About Snow-Journal
Snow Poetry Kids Love!
Snow poetry is a great writing activity during the winter season. There’s so much the students can focus on such as the snow itself, snow activities, feeling cold, warming up. Give your students plenty of time to think about snow …
Kids Love EXPLORATION!-Write An Imaginary Personal Narrative
This exploration lesson works best with more advanced writers, but can certainly be tweaked for younger ones. The kids enjoyed this lesson because they become the explorers and ANYTHING could happen in their journey. The catch and humorous conclusion to …
Apples Opinion With a Twist
I created this apples opinion writing prompt after overhearing a camper say, “Apples are old-fashioned.” Interesting. Apples are the iconic symbol for teachers and school but, I’ve never really thought about why. Why Apples for School? When I looked it …
How to Write a Diamante Poem-5 Fun Writing Ideas for Kids
Teach kids how to write a diamante poem using the writing lessons below! My year-round students and summer writing campers respond well to writing a diamante poem because the expectations are so clear. *This post contains affiliate links. For more …
Easy End of Summer-Friendly Letter
This End of Summer Friendly Letter is easy to conduct and for students to write. After a few months of summer, there’s a lot to say. As the school year approaches, students remember their summer and at the same time …
Personal Narrative About Food that Makes Kids Happy!
Students complete a personal narrative writing prompt about a festive food. A couple summers ago, I taught a Personal Narratives writing camp just before the 4th of July. It was watermelon season and I wanted to treat the kids to …
Green Attack!-Reaction Letter
I had so much fun conducting this lesson with my own children at home last March. Leprechauns dig through all things green looking for gold. They make a huge mess! In turn, the kids are flabbergasted and write a letter …
Kids Really Love to Write Poetry!
Kids write poetry! It’s the time to rhyme, sing songs, rap and tap! I haven’t found a camper yet that hasn’t enjoyed writing poetry at our summer camps. Any Topic! Poetry is typically short and can cover ANY topic. Get …
An Easy Old School Friendly Letter
Writing an old school friendly letter to still excites my summer writing campers each year. The students can easily think of someone to write too. In addition, I can’t think of a person I know that wouldn’t enjoy opening a …
