Acrostic Poems

Acrostic Poems

I love the simplicity and versatility of an acrostic poem. They are great for writers of all ages and can be used as a writing and reading comprehension tool. The poem’s structure has only one rule: The base is a word written vertically so that each letter in the base word becomes a new word […]

Creative ELA Online Classes

Creative ELA Online Classes

Dear Homeschoolers and Virtual Schoolers, Creative ELA online classes are open for registration! Are you in planning mode? Looking for ways to bring more writing into your kiddo’s day? Looking to save money on classes and resources? My list of classes for the new year is up, and there are so many fun, Creative ELA […]

Creative Writing Prompts for Summer

Creative Writing Prompts for Summer

Summertime! Let’s grab our journals and see where our ideas take us! Creative writing prompts for summer can help us get started. Choose one or write about anything you want. The sunshine, summer rains, heat, and our summertime adventures can inspire us. The places we want to visit or things we’d like to are great […]

10 Ways to Help Students Revise & Edit Their Writing

10 Ways to Help Students Revise & Edit Their Writing

Two of the hardest parts of the writing process are revision and editing. We’re taught at an early age to do things the “right” way the first time, and in school, we’re taught the fewer corrections or red marks, the better. Revision feels personal. Something we’ve created needs fixing. What one person thinks is wrong […]

Poetry Games

Poetry Games

Do your kids like poetry? Are you a fan? Poetry games are a wonderful way to learn about poetry, no matter your feelings on the genre. You’re not alone if you or one of your kids loathe it. Of all the writing genres, I think poetry gets the worst rap. Why? Poetry isn’t straightforward. Poems […]

Writing Prompts for Young Writers | Spring

Writing Prompts for Young Writers | Spring

One of the things I love about leading creative writing circles and classes actually happens before class when I create the agenda we’ll follow to inspire reflection, truth-telling, and storytelling. My classes always include writing prompts. These prompts, usually created around a theme, author, or genre, may emerge thanks to a poem or a specific […]

Teaching Imagery to Young Writers

Teaching Imagery to Young Writers

When it comes to writing, imagery is an important literary device for kids to understand and use. Imagery brings a writer’s ideas to life. It helps them paint a picture with words. I love helping young writers create imagery and watch their writing bloom. They see the difference a good descriptive word adds and are […]

Winter Writing Prompts for Young Writers

Winter Writing Prompts for Young Writers

Winter, the season of chilly winds and snowstorms. The season of icicles, sleds, snow people, and my personal favorite, the invitation to stay inside, sit by a fire, get cozy, and write! (Looking to dive right in- below, you’ll find my favorite winter writing prompts.) For some, like my daughter, winter brings pure delight. For […]