written by Terri of Creative Family Fun Need a fun, learning punctuation activity for your kids? Punctuation is a very important part of writing. And for some kids, it can be a bit hard to master. Sure, a period goes at the end of a sentence, but those commas can be tricky. I wanted my beginning […]
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Free Printable Christmas Mad Libs
Do you love fun and silly family activities? My kids were cracking up last week as I reminisced about the footy pajamas I got every year for Christmas . . . with butt flaps. Remember those? (Super classy!) That’s why I decided to include the jammies idea in a Christmas mad libs type letter. It’s a free printable and should be […]
Interactive Notetaking 101: Benefits, How-To, and Materials
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by FIVE STAR® School Supplies. All thoughts and opinions are my own. While many students may prefer technology, the research shows that handwritten notetaking is better for synthesis and retention. Which is why I LOVE interactive notetaking for this reason and the depth of learning it encourages. Learn more about […]
Announcing Mrs. P’s 10th Annual K-4 Be-a-Famous Writer Contest: HEROES
Mrs. P (aka actress Kathy Kinney) has a mission –to spark the imaginations of students. Her FREE storytelling website MrsP.com and the annual Be-a-Famous Writer Contest are celebrating their 10th anniversary. This year, the theme of the writing contest for kids is heroes. Today Mrs. P shares her own literary heroes and how she selected this […]
The Best Picture Books About Writing a Story (For Writing Workshop)
Teachers and parents, use these picture books as mentor texts to model the process of writing a story. Some of these books show how writers get ideas. Others show the challenges of plotting and drafting the words in a story. All are about a part of the process of storytelling and make for […]
Write a Family Newsletter
Many of you send out or post family updates around the holidays. But this year, why not have your children write your family newsletter? In my writer’s workshop a few years ago, my students spent time learning the basics of the newspaper, writing using the 5 Ws, and writing a family newsletter. It’s something you […]
Gifts for Young Readers and Writers
You’re growing young readers and writers. So why not give gifts that encourage your kids to read and write? I love products that really get kids jazzed about literacy — even if it’s just a fun shirt or new book — don’t you? Don’t miss all my 2017 gift recommendations for kids here. Gifts […]