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Teaching Kids How to Write a Letter {free printable}

By thisreadingmama 9 Comments

Teaching kids how to write stories and non-fiction texts is very important. For some kids, especially reluctant learners, writing is one of the last things they want to do. Writing letters can actually motivate them like no other because of the interest level involved.

And it can be FUN to learn how to write a letter as well with this free printable! The free download link is at the end of this post. Click on the teal, oval button.

Teaching Kids How to Write a Letter {free printable pack}| This Reading Mama

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Teaching Kids How to Write a Letter

Both boys have had birthdays recently and we’ve been working on writing some thank you letters during some of our writing time. While my 3rd grader already has letter writing under his belt (mostly), I pulled out a printable I used as a classroom teacher and NJoy {Kindergarten} and I worked on how to write a letter together.

We talked about the parts of a friendly letter together, as he glued on the labels. Doing the cutting and gluing of labels kept him actively listening and participating in the lesson, something that he struggles with at times.

 

The 5 Parts of a Friendly Letter

This teddy bear graphic organizer stays in a spot where my boys can see it to help them format their letters each time they need to write one. My oldest son keeps his in his writer’s notebook.

 

More Writing Resources:

  • Simple Writing Lessons {for K-2nd grades}
  • Preschool & Kindergarten Writing Lessons
  • Unleashing the Writer in Your Child
  • Inside a Writer’s Notebook

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Comments

  1. Natalie PlanetSmartyPants says

    October 27, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    What a great visual! Love it! Thanks for co-hosting After School!

    Reply
  2. Katie Pinch says

    October 28, 2014 at 12:09 am

    I Love this printable, i wish my kids where old enough to use it now. Until then it will reside waiting on Pinterest. 🙂 -Katie @ALittlePinchofPerfect

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      October 28, 2014 at 5:08 am

      That’s what Pinterest is for. 😉

      Reply
  3. Michele Pranger says

    April 22, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Thank you! My second graders will remember a bear! We
    are writing thank you notes to the volunteers that went to the
    zoo with us!! I use many of your materials and my kids love them.

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      May 13, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  4. A Scott says

    May 13, 2018 at 8:59 am

    I LOVE this visual! You have an amazing collection of resources! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      May 13, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  5. Immanuel says

    May 5, 2022 at 11:36 am

    Impressive. Thanks for the amazing tips.

    Reply
    • thisreadingmama says

      May 12, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      You are welcome!

      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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