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...]
Beautiful Book of Writing Prompts
Image and Imagination: Ideas and Inspiration for Teen Writers by Nick Healy and Kristen McCurry captivated me from first glance. The book is filled with gorgeous photographs, beautiful design, and interesting writing prompts. What's more, I think it can be used for writers of all ages, not just teens. Beautiful Book of Writing Prompts The authors (and the title) suggest this book is only 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...]
Photo Story Starter Idea for Kids
I have the easiest writing idea for you to use with your kids . . . take photos of dolls or figurines for a story starter idea! It all started when my daughter said, "What should I do, mom?" I replied, "Why don't you take those Easter chicks and make up a story. Take photos and then write about what happens." (The chicks were an impulse purchase on a recent trip to a craft store. You … [Read more...]
Writing Prompts for Kids
Normally I dislike writing prompts for kids because I don't like prompts myself. However, I do think many kids want and even need ideas and inspiration for writing. So, I've found some fantastic online story and character idea generators that I think will motivate your kids to write. These are writing prompts about which I can feel enthusiastic! Story Ideas for Kids The Story Starter, … [Read more...]
Storytelling Games That Will Get Your Kids Thinking Out of the Box
Here are three delightfully engaging storytelling games to try with your kids: The Storymatic Kids!, Rory's Story Cubes, and StoryPlay Cards. When I teach kids how to write stories, we generally start out loud. In other words, we think, plan, and share orally before writing silently. Of course, not all kids are oral processers but sharing out loud helps organize our thoughts and gives us … [Read more...]