For many learners, writing is their least favorite subject. Today, I'm sharing 25 of my favorite ways to make writing fun {yes, and even a little handwriting fun is mixed in, too}. *This post contains affiliate links. 25 Ways to Make Writing FUN! 1- Read rich literature of all genres to your child. Talk about how the author used this "fancy" word instead of a "boring" word. Point out the climax of the story and how the author resolved the problem. Help your child see that they can piggyback on or use these ideas in their own writing. 2- Give them the freedom to just ... Continue Reading
Teaching Writing
Roll & Write Sentences with Spelling Words
Asking learners to write sentences with spelling words is one of the most common spelling assignments. While we definitely want to include lots of hands-on spelling activities and word study, spelling sentences have been around since the dinosaurs... and I don't think they are going anywhere anytime soon. My 2nd grader is attending a hybrid school this year {2 days in class, 3 days at home} and he came home last week with the assignment to use some of his spelling words to write sentences. Knowing that this kind of spelling activity {while beneficial} can be a little on the dry side, I ... Continue Reading
Teaching Writing Workshop at Home
Do you feel like teaching writing to your learner at home is a struggle? Maybe you're homeschooling or maybe you're "after schooling." Either way, I'm SO excited to share a love of mine: teaching writing workshop at home! Using the writing workshop model is my absolute favorite way to teach writing in the classroom...and at home! This is because writing workshop teaches the craft of writing through the writing process. And today, I'm sharing some resources with you that will not only help you, but excite you about teaching writing workshop at home, too! {That would be a miracle, ... Continue Reading
Story Writing Ideas for Kids {FREE Pack}
When it time for kids to do some story writing, often it's difficult for them to start because either they don't know exactly how to organize their story or they don't know what to write about. This FREE Story Writing Pack helps with both problems! *This free printable pack can be found towards the END of this post. Just look for and click on the teal, oval button. **This post contains affiliate links. Story Writing Ideas for Kids It's writing time, which is often met by groans of, "I don't know what to write about!" Much like the journal writing ideas from The Measured ... Continue Reading
Sequence Writing Pages – Sequence It!
It's time for a little sequence writing fun! Sequencing builds so many literacy skills, like storytelling, comprehension, and vocabulary. And when you get kids sequence writing, you build handwriting, writing, and spelling skills, too! Woohoo! {These 5 FREE pages are samples from my Sequence It! Writing Pack.} *The free download link can be found towards the end of this post. Click on the teal, oval button. *This post contains affiliate links. Sequence Writing Introduction Sequencing has so many benefits for young learners. Storytelling, comprehension, and vocabulary just ... Continue Reading