A Quiet Simple Life with Sallie Borrink
Cozy and Simple Living, Homeschooling, Faith, Homemaking, & Books
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I mentioned that we are using WriteShop for our writing curriculum (Relaxed Homeschooling in Seventh Grade). Up to this point in our homeschooling journey, we haven’t used any formal writing program. I tried a few times, but it didn’t work for us. Caroline is gifted/2e and has diagnosed dysgraphia (among other learning challenges) so I […]
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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 […]
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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 these football themed writing prompts with my free football word search and you have lots of fun for the […]
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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 Thanksgiving such as the holiday, Pilgrims, Indians, turkeys, and giving thanks. Terms of Use I’m offering […]
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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. […]
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I received this product for free and am being compensated for my time to write this post. I was not required to write a positive review. I remember the thrill of hearing “You’ve got mail!” when email was just taking off. Now I’m much more about the thrill of receiving a handwritten note or letter […]
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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 […]
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In order to assemble this collection of free and paid printables, 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 worksheets, printables, activities, mini-books, […]
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Most students love fall, so it is easy to get them excited about pumpkins, scarecrows, and other autumn themes. These simple fall classroom activities include easy-to-use creative writing prompts, hands-on projects, and fun ideas for a classroom. Best of all, they are simple for the teacher to prepare which is critical during the busy fall […]
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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 […]
