3 Helpful 1st Grade Writing Worksheets
First grade is an exciting time for young writers. Having conquered basic handwriting and spelling skills, they’re ready to start using all those words and writing rules they’ve learned to start sharing ideas and stories of their very own. But the writing muse is...
4 Creative Opinion Writing Activities for 3rd Grade
It’s one thing to have an opinion. It’s quite another to have an opinion that is well-formed and supported by hard facts. While it may not be vital for our students to be able to successfully defend their stances on, say, the best flavor of ice cream or which sport is...
3 Collaborative Writing Activities & Projects for Elementary Students
Writing is often imagined as a solo venture—thrilling, perhaps, but personal and often done in private. When we picture classical writers, we tend to think of them hunched over a messily organized mahogany desk, scribbling away with a quill pen and burning candles...