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- Read Up. Regular reading is a stepping stone to better writing and helps kids’ strengthen their writing skills. It helps expand children’s vocabulary and shows them different ways of using words.
- Make it Fun! Play games and activities that encourage writing. Crossword puzzles and word games are great for everyone. Little ones will especially like the “write the word” game: where they search for items and write down the word when they find each item.
- Create Writing Worksheets. For young children just learning to write, try creating a worksheet where they can trace letters and words. Write out letters and words, place another piece of paper on top, and have your child trace onto the blank piece of paper.
- Try Different Materials. Switch it up by writing with something other than a pen or pencil. Sidewalk chalk on the driveway, finger painting, or a salt writing tray are all fun writing activities that will also help build kids’ writing skills.
- Share Ideas before writing. Students orally share ideas before writing (with a peer, as a whole group, or even record ideas using a technology device) - This gets their creative juices flowing.
- Collaboratively write. This is an opportunity for the whole class to get involved. Instead of having students start writing on their own, first, collaboratively write together as a class.
- Use sentence starters. These are really helpful for triggering ideas in struggling writers. Often times a student will say, “I don’t know what to write about,” and a sentence starter can help guide them with their writing.
- Writing Warm-up. Writing warm-ups are great to help students get their creative juices flowing. They are also helpful to encourage students to write down their thoughts.
Apr 24, 2024 · Authored by Janine Henley, this blog post offers 15 essential resources for elementary educators to enhance their writing curriculum and instruction. From webinars to books and podcasts, each resource is carefully selected to empower teachers, literacy coaches, and reading specialists in cultivating proficient writers in their classrooms.
Mar 15, 2024 · 5 High-Impact Writing Strategies for the Elementary Grades. Simple, effective exercises can help elementary students develop the foundational writing skills they need for their academic journey. By Autumn Mosby. March 15, 2024.
Introduction. Congratulations! You are about to start an exciting year helping a student develop their writing skills. It’s going to be a team effort, and there will be lots of ups and downs. This book is designed to give you some ideas of how to get started, and where to go if you get stuck.
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To write well, kids need six essential writing skills. Learn the skills children need for written expression, and how to help kids build writing skills.
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The recommendations in this guide cover teaching the writing process, teaching fundamental writing skills, encouraging students to develop essential writing knowledge, and developing a supportive writing environment.
