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 Novel in November! NaNoWriMo Kids
Yesterday I sat in on my daughter's 5th grade lunch writing club while her teacher explained NaNoWriMo -- National Novel Writing Month -- for kids! The kids can't wait to start writing. Because every day of November, they'll be writing toward an amazing goal: a novel! Write a Novel in November! NaNoWriMo Kids Homeschool parents, this could be your writing curriculum for November. Don't you … [Read more...]
Summer Writing Ideas for Kids
If you've downloaded my free Summer Brain Camp printables, you'll see the page of choices for summer writing ideas. Today I want to make sure you have the links for these fun summer writing activities. Hopefully, these ideas will motivate your kids to write this summer --or anytime. For me, writing has been a gift. It's a way to express my feelings, and more importantly, it's a way for me to … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Note Card Book
Make your own book with this quick and easy handmade book idea. All you need are large notecards and a stapler. And, for illustration help, consider using Mudpuppy's sturdy stencils for kids. We think they're indestructible! Make Your Own Book Fold large notecards in half. Take your stapler and staple in the crease at the top and the bottom. See how easy it is to make these books? … [Read more...]
Collaborative Story Writing for Kids (in the Digital Age)
Our teenage babysitter gave us the BEST writing idea -- and my kids took off with it! A Collaborative Email Story Writing Idea In a collaborative story, each person takes turns telling the part of the story. 1. Pick the Writers Invite trusted friends, babysitters, or family members to write the story with you. If your kids have email like mine do, be sure that you have access to see all … [Read more...]
3 Fun Summer Writing Prompts with Bubbles
Want to sneak in writing this summer? I've got it 3 ideas that are going to be fun for you and your kids! Summer Writing Prompts You'll need: a bottle of bubbles, ingredients to make your own bubbles, paper and markers. 1. Use Your Five Senses Now you want to get the bubbles blowing and the writing bubbling . . . As your kids blow bubbles, start the writing process of brainstorming. … [Read more...]
Write a Gingerbread Story with Cookie Cutters
Write a gingerbread story using your gingerbread men cookie cutters. (Today's writing prompt idea for kids is brought to you by gingerbread people who don't want to be eaten!) Write a Gingerbread Story After you make gingerbread cookies for the holidays, I have two more gingerbread ideas for you. First, read gingerbread stories. Second, write your own gingerbread stories. Read Best … [Read more...]