Building Confidence in Young Writers
Building Confidence in Young Writers
This Hot Tamales writing prompt is a winner lesson and one of my favorites! Why Journal? Last summer I taught a week of journal writing. I explained to the campers that a journal is a great place to jot down …
For this birthday party personal narrative prompt, children have to write about an unusual, surprising, fun or funny moment at a birthday party. *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here.* Common Core State Standards NOTE: This …
This lion writing prompt focuses on conservation. Lions are often used in unrealistic ways misleading children and people to think that they can be safe pets. This writing lesson gives lions a chance to “speak”! *This post contains affiliate links. …
This Thanksgiving poem was a lot of fun! I even had parents email me back commenting on how much they enjoyed reading their child’s poem. It works best for students in Grades 2-5. I’ve included a version for K-1 or …
This has to rank among one of my most favorite lessons to teach. The thought of packing a suitcase for a fun trip gets the kids excited and thinking. Poetry Around the World I thought of this lesson this past …
This Serval writing prompt is a very fun piece and creates a lot of laughs among students! *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here.* The serval “writes” a personal narrative about his/her time as a pet …
Students write a persuasive letter to their parents. Choosing a calendar picture is highly motivating and a key component to this writing lesson. Kids LOVE to choose a picture! The first time I taught this persuasive letter writing lesson, students …
Kids write an A to Z poem about a leopard, then add an easy leopard art accent! Conservation Kids love wildcats! If you have a location near you that houses wildcats, definitely read on and find out how you can …
This tigers writing prompt teaches young writers about conservation and the proper care of tigers. *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here.* Wildcats Writing Prompt Kids love wildcats! If you have a location near you that …
