Free Revising and Editing Worksheets for 2nd Grade Writers-in-Training
If writing is the art of expression through words, revision is the art of clarification and refining. It’s a simple and beautiful concept which, to us teachers, can seem obvious. I know I tend to edit my own work—and sometimes others’—without thinking twice about it....
Exploring Feelings and Emotions: Writing Activities for Kindergarten Students
Writing is a great tool for navigating the complicated world of human emotion. It helps us not only express our feelings, but understand, accept, and even overcome them. As Anne Frank once wrote in her diary, “When I write I can shake off all my cares. My sorrow...
Why Students Should Write (and Publish) Their Own Books
There’s nothing more inspiring than watching students put 110% effort into something as creative and constructive as a classroom project. And few projects are quite as rewarding—or as fun!—as publishing a classbook together. Encouraging students to not only write but...