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14 Back to School Reading and Writing Resources

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Whether you like it or not {I’m leaning a little more on the “not” side}, it’s back to school time! What does this mean? Whether your child goes to school or is homeschooled, getting into that “back to school” mentality can be a HUGE adjustment. Today, I’m sharing a few reading and writing resources that can help you along this school year.

14 Back to School Reading and Writing Resources - This Reading Mama

1. In the classroom or at home, kids need reading strategies to help them become better readers. Growing Book by Book shares some AND a free printable chart you can use, too!

 

2. If you have an older struggling reader {or just a picky reader}, there are certain things you should look for when picking out text for them. Read about the four things I suggest in this post.

 

3. We want our kids to be creative in their writing. And storytelling is a GREAT place to start. Waddleeachaa shares some fantastic ideas and resources for storytelling.

 

4. Help foster writing in children by asking them engaging questions to spark their creativity. The list that Lemon Lime Adventures shares will help you do just this!

 

5. Have a beginning reader? Why not work on reading and fine motor at the same time with these Q Tip Fine Motor CVC words from 3 Dinosaurs.

 

6. If you have a LEGO bricks lover like I do, then you’ll want to check out this list I’ve compiled with 18 different ways to use LEGO bricks to teach literacy.

 

7. Understanding literacy as it develops is a HUGE part of teaching literacy to kids, especially younger children. Wildflower Ramblings has a FREE ebook called The Early Stages of Literacy that can get you on the right foot.

 

8. Need some work on sight words? Do it while flipping pancakes! Playdough to Plato has a fun little pancake game that’s easy to make and hands-on.

 

9. Learning to write a complete sentence is HUGE! “Magic lines” can help you do it. What are “magic lines”. Click HERE to find out.

 

10. Some kids are reluctant and even resistant to writing. One tip can be to get them writing for a purpose, like Frugal Fun 4 Boys shares in her post.

 

11. Are there literacy terms that the teacher at school throws around {perhaps phonological awareness}? Maybe it’s your curriculum. I have complied a HUGE list of Literacy Terms Defined for Parents just for such an occasion.

 

12. If you hear the phrase, “But I just don’t know what to write about!”, you’ll want to help kids compile an expert list. The Measured Mom shows you how to this in her post.

 

13. Teaching kids how to spell and read short vowel words can be fun with these CVC cups found at Meaningful Mama.

 

14. Spelling needs to be MORE than writing words five times each. Try my Back to School Word Bump! The beauty of this game is that it’s highly adaptable and works for children who are on different levels of spelling {they can even play each other}!

 

 

 More Back to School Ideas:

  • Back to School Poetry Pack {a FREE K-2nd grade resource}
  • Self Portrait Writing for Back to School
  • Back to School with 101 Alphabet Activities and Printables
  • Lesson Plans and Outlines for Teaching with BOB Books

 

 

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Comments

  1. Jodie @ Growing Book by Book says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Thank you for sharing the strategy prompts. I love all the ideas you shared here.

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      August 26, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  2. rebeccareid says

    August 25, 2014 at 10:00 am

    These are such great ideas. I am excited to get started again for homeschooling!

    Reply
  3. Natalie PlanetSmartyPants says

    August 28, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Wonderful post! You pulled a lot of great ideas together!

    Reply
  4. essay writer says

    February 4, 2020 at 5:20 am

    This is an amazing list of ideas! It’s so wonderful that you share tips for improving writing and reading skills for children, because these skills really develop creativity. I hope you will continue to share this type of content.

    Reply

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Hi! I’m Becky, a homeschooling mama with 4 blessings who keep me on my toes {and knees}. Before homeschooling, I was a classroom teacher (M.Ed.) and reading tutor. Read more about me here.

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