Writing
Writing is a part of all subject areas. We write story problems in math, responses to books in reading, and we write about the results of science investigations. There are also other writing activities your child can do at home!
Suggested Activities:
Additional Resources:
Handwriting Without Tears First Grade Writing Paper (half with lines)
Handwriting Without Tears First Grade Writing Paper (full lines)
Handwriting Without Tears Second Grade Writing Paper (half with lines)
Handwriting Without Tears Second Grade Writing Paper (full lines)
Shapes Writing Paper
Lucy Calkins Narrative Writing Rubric - First Grade
Lucy Calkins Informational Writing Rubric - First Grade
Lucy Calkins Opinion Writing Checklist - First Grade
Lucy Calkins Narrative Writing Student Checklist
Lucy Calkins Informational Writing Student Checklist
Lucy Calkins Opinion Writing Student Checklist
Writing is a part of all subject areas. We write story problems in math, responses to books in reading, and we write about the results of science investigations. There are also other writing activities your child can do at home!
Suggested Activities:
- Many children enjoy writing. This could include stories, poems, or personal reflections. Students can keep a notebook for some of these types of writing. Having a special notebook to write in makes writing even more personal. (See additional resources for fun writing paper)
- Children can also publish their favorite writing pieces by using construction paper to make a cover and illustrations. These published pieces are fun to share.
- If you go on a trip, keep a travel log! This could include details about your adventures, including things you see and do during your travels.
- Writing notes to family members also helps to improve writing skills. Finding a special place for messages, like a message board or the refrigerator with special paper and pens, helps to encourage this type of writing.
- Writing letters either by hand or by email shows how writing can be used for communication.
- A child helping to make a shopping list, packing list, or a list of things to do, incorporates writing into daily activities.
Additional Resources:
Handwriting Without Tears First Grade Writing Paper (half with lines)
Handwriting Without Tears First Grade Writing Paper (full lines)
Handwriting Without Tears Second Grade Writing Paper (half with lines)
Handwriting Without Tears Second Grade Writing Paper (full lines)
Shapes Writing Paper
Lucy Calkins Narrative Writing Rubric - First Grade
Lucy Calkins Informational Writing Rubric - First Grade
Lucy Calkins Opinion Writing Checklist - First Grade
Lucy Calkins Narrative Writing Student Checklist
Lucy Calkins Informational Writing Student Checklist
Lucy Calkins Opinion Writing Student Checklist