As your child’s teacher, it’s important to identify reasonable writing goals for kindergarten. If you use writers’ workshop you’ll discover there are plenty of reasonable writing goals for kindergarten. Writers’ workshop puts children in charge of their writing. You teach them developmentally appropriate writing skills and strategies to build a good foundation, helping them gain […]
3 Tricks to Help Kids Find Writing Topics
In writers’ workshop we give our kids the driver’s seat when it comes to topic selection. Some kids may be full of ideas, but even those who love writing find days when they don’t know what to write about. Making lists, asking questions, and heart maps are three tricks to help kids find their own writing topics on those days they need inspiration.
7 Common Types of Writing for Kindergarten
When you think of teaching writing in kindergarten, what comes to mind? What do you teach your kindergarten writer? Narration, copywork, handwriting, journaling, writers’ workshop, and writing prompts are common types of writing for kindergarten. Once you understand each writing type you can make an informed decision about what type of writing fits you and […]
Starting a Writers’ Workshop is Easier Than You Think
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click through one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. Writers’ workshop is an enjoyable, practical way to teach writing skills and cultivate a love of writing. If you’re new to this workshop concept you’re probably wondering what you need to do […]
The Best Kept Secret to Kindergarten Writing
I want to reveal to the homeschool community the best kept secret to kindergarten writing! It’s called writers’ workshop. I’ve been thinking about this for years, and I’ve come to the conclusion that homeschoolers just don’t know what they’re missing. Most of the writing you find for kindergarten is limited to handwriting exercises, copywork, simple […]
