Storybird provides artwork and templates for children to write picture books, longform books, and poetry. It's a cool community site with lots of opportunities to spark creative writing. Teachers can use the site with students. Or parents and children can use it on their own at home. Spark Creative Writing with Storybird Click on CREATE to get started. The artwork is provided. Scroll … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Story Writing Prompts for Kids
Flip through The Amazing Story Generator to get thousands of story writing prompts. It's a simple book of ideas with three flipable sections-- settings, characters, and conflicts -- for kids age 10 and up. Use to keep your kids writing over the summer. Use in your homeschool program. Use in your classroom. Or, gift it to any aspiring author! Hundreds of Story Writing Prompts for … [Read more...]
Write a Book with Your Child
Guest blog by Sue Fliess, author of Shoes For Me. The idea of writing a book – a whole entire book! – can be (and usually is) overwhelming – no matter what your age. But if you do it as a team, it can take the scariness out of it – and actually be really fun. Whether you have a writer or a reader, this is a fun exercise to spark your child’s creativity. All you need is a pencil, some crayons, … [Read more...]
Write a Sequence Story With Stencils
Hands down, Usborne Stencil Cards rule the stencil universe. I use them in writing classes and my kids use them weekly for their creative stories. Why? They're indestructible! And, frankly, if you can write and easily illustrate a story, it makes the writing process much easier. Use the animal stencils to make a sequential story. Sequence is huge for kids to understand -- beginning, middle … [Read more...]