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Fun Writing Ideas

Building Confidence in Young Writers

  • Everyday Writing
    • Writing Games
    • Talking Games
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    • Art Accents
      • Calendar Pictures
      • Food
      • Glitter
      • Glitter Glue
      • Googly-Eyes
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      • Sequins
      • Stickers
      • Toys
      • Watercolor
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      • 4th of July
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      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
    • Winter
      • Christmas
      • MLK Jr. Day
      • President’s Day
      • Valentine’s Day
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      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Easter
      • End of School Year
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      • Arctic Animals
      • Farm Animals
      • Lemurs
      • Wild Cats
    • Birthday
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      • Fantasy
      • Fictional News Article
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Tag: Googly Eyes

7 Strawberry Writing Prompts to Get Kids Excited About Writing

By Angie Marino, owner of Writing WondersOn May 15, 2021In Writing Prompts
strawberry writing prompts

This post is going to outline 7 strawberry writing prompts for you to choose from. Each guided writing lesson covers a different genre and will surely get your kids chatting, laughing and writing. Your students may even want to combine …

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Green Grass-Art Accents

By Angie Marino, owner of Writing WondersOn April 20, 2020In Art Accents

We used this green grass art accent after completing the humorous guided writing lessons titled, Grumpy Grass and A Serval’s Personal Narrative. These easy art accents are surprisingly simple. They motivate writers and reward them for their work. Additionally, they …

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6 Science Fiction Guided Writing Lessons for Kids

By Angie Marino, owner of Writing WondersOn October 5, 2019In Writing Prompts

Use these Science Fiction writing lessons for kids to guide students in writing their own stories. 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 …

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Jack and the Beanstalk Writing Prompt-The Giant’s Perspective

By Angie Marino, owner of Writing WondersOn August 15, 2019In Writing Prompts

This Jack and the Beanstalk writing prompt is a lot of fun because it focuses on what the giant has to say. Kids seem to really enjoy a good twist on a story. It makes them laugh. They chuckle and …

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Mud Writing Prompt-Fictional News Artcile

By Angie Marino, owner of Writing WondersOn March 12, 2019In Writing Prompts

This mud writing prompt is fun for kids because anything can happen! Moreover, the mud mites art accent makes this a winner lesson.  When the students see the tiny googly eyes that they get to glue around their border, they …

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Beach Art Accent

By Angie Marino, owner of Writing WondersOn May 14, 2018In Art Accents

This easy beach art accent motivates students to write and rewards them for their work!  In addition, it adds color and charm to any child’s story about the beach. You’d be amazed at what a little sand can do for …

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St. Patrick’s Day Art Accents

By Angie Marino, owner of Writing WondersOn February 19, 2018In Art Accents

These easy St. Patrick’s Day art accents are highly motivating to writers and reward them for the work!  In addition, they add color and charm to each child’s story. Here’s a list of different 10 simple St. Patrick’s day art …

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A Super Simple Name Shape Insect

By Angie Marino, owner of Writing WondersOn January 1, 2018In Writing Prompts

Students create a fictional insect from the shape of their name, then they describe its characteristics and habitat in detail. Because it’s fictional, the insect can do, be or eat anything and live anywhere! Kids loved this writing lesson because …

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Dear Readers, this blog contains ideas that have worked successfully for me in my teaching experience and I have posted them in hopes that they will work well for you also!

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