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Easy Winter Writing Projects, Ideas, and Writing Prompts

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Winter offers so many great opportunities for creative writing projects! If you are looking for something to add a little variety to your writing time, here are some easy winter writing projects, ideas, and writing prompts to encourage developing writing skills. Cabin Fever Idea List Brainstorm fun activities that can be done inside when the weather is too bad to go out. Create a list, type it up, and display it somewhere in the home for when you need inspiration! Winter Sticker Stories Kids love stickers and they can be a great way to … [Read more...] about Easy Winter Writing Projects, Ideas, and Writing Prompts

Free Football Writing Prompts

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These free football writing prompts are sure to be high interest for even some of the most reluctant writers! There are sixteen writing prompts below so there is something that should appeal to every learner.Pair them with my free football word search and you have lots of fun for the football lovers in your life!These writing prompts include titles such as:My Miracle Touchdown Powers The Vanishing Endzone Mystery Another Touchdown! When the Marching Band Played Football My Favorite Football TeamTerms of Use These … [Read more...] about Free Football Writing Prompts

Free Pilgrim Writing Printables for Kids

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Free Pilgrim writing printables for kids are a great way to incorporate Thanksgiving themed writing work into your homeschooling. These writing printables are great for creative writing, dictation, notebooking, journaling, and more!The writing pages include themes related to Thanskgiving such as the holiday, Pilgrims, Indians, turkeys, and giving thanks. Terms of Use I'm offering them as a free instant download for parents and homeschooling families only for personal use with your child or in your homeschool family..If you would like … [Read more...] about Free Pilgrim Writing Printables for Kids

Free Thanksgiving Writing Worksheets for Kids

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There are lots of fun writing themes for Thanksgiving and I've provided you with some easy to use ones below.  These free Thanksgiving writing worksheets for kids are for parents and homeschoolers to use in their home.These colorful Thanksgiving writing pages feature a variety of themes including turkeys, cornucopias, pumpkin pie, Pilgrims, and more. Terms of Use Please note that these are free only for personal use with your child or in your homeschool family. You may not share, post, embed, or otherwise distribute these downloads in any … [Read more...] about Free Thanksgiving Writing Worksheets for Kids

Creative Writing Prompts for Kids All Year

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Is it time to add some fun to your writing activities? Did you know my site is full of creative writing prompts for kids in a wide variety of seasons, holidays, and topics? I've put them all into one easy-to-use post so you can find just the right ones. I've also included some writing related products that we've enjoyed and that I believe can motivate young writers. Camping Writing Prompts and Papers I created a new product just for this post. Camping Writing Prompts and Papers is perfect for heading into camping season. It includes six … [Read more...] about Creative Writing Prompts for Kids All Year

100 Early Elementary Printables You Don’t Want to Miss

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I asked some of my online friends to share their best and favorite early elementary printables with me. I also spent several hours looking online to find great resources. Below you will find a selection of both free and paid products that cover a wide variety of topics. I hope you will many helpful ideas below!P.S. If you like what you see here, would you please spread the word and share this post so others can find these resources? Feel free to share this post on Facebook, in Facebook groups, on Pinterest, etc.On behalf of all the … [Read more...] about 100 Early Elementary Printables You Don’t Want to Miss

Creative Writing with “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick” by Chris Van Allsburg

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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg was one of my very favorite picture books when I first became a teacher. I immediately purchased a copy to use as a launch for both discussions and creative writing projects.I was not alone in my interest. My students also found the drawings fascinating and were eager to use the illustrations as story starters. Creative Writing with The Mysteries of Harris Burdick I had all of my students choose one of the illustrations as the basis of a story. I photocopied the picture for each one so … [Read more...] about Creative Writing with “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick” by Chris Van Allsburg

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