Procedural writing might sound like an advanced topic for elementary school, but your students have already undoubtedly encountered examples of it in their daily lives. In all actuality, procedural writing is simply a fancy term for the kinds of instructions and directions we all see when we do everyday things like reading the directions on […]
Writing
56 Writing Questions
Writing Questions for Kids, Tweens/Teens and Adults— Writing is a wonderful way to encourage creativity and critical thinking. It also offers mental health benefits to both kids and adults, giving individuals a place where they can release their feelings. But every age group, from younger kids to adult writers, can find it challenging to decide […]
Plot of a Story
Six Steps to Develop the Plot of a Story and 15 Fresh Writing Prompts Ideas— Whether you’re writing a short story or a full-length novel, every successful story begins and ends with an engaging plot. The plot of a story is the true meat—it’s what happens between the pages and what keeps readers hanging on […]
Paragraph Writing Topics
Paragraph writing is a necessary skill that benefits people of all ages and within all industries. This is why it’s important for teachers to begin introducing paragraph writing topics into their classroom curriculum as soon as possible. Even students who are just learning to write, such as kindergartners, can benefit from understanding the structure of […]
Descriptive Writing
Teacher’s Guide: Help Students Take Their Creativity to the Next Level with Descriptive Writing Practice It’s never too early for kids to start learning about creative writing—but there is generally a learning curve before their works are distinguishable from one student to the next. When you’re teaching young students, you may become accustomed to reading […]
Writing Games
Discover fresh, fun, new writing games and use them to help students improve their writing skills while also enjoying themselves! (Psst… Scroll down the page for the two free writing game printable links.) Writing games can be incorporated into just about any subject or course, making them a versatile tool for teachers in every type […]
