Creative writing articles and activities based on literature.
Picture Book Play – Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter As I write this post, it is almost Beatrix Potter’s birthday (28th July). She is one of the most beloved children’s authors and illustrators of all time. I may have even visited her hometown (even more beautiful in real life – …
Writing a story and need an idea for your character? Coming up with an interesting character can be intimidating for any writer. So to help your young writers out (or even you!), I’m giving you the list of 100 character ideas for short stories, which is part of The Ultimate …
In a recent article, I described my fondest memory of Primary School being the creative writing games my Grade 5 teacher would do with us. From roll-a-story worksheets to finish the ending of the story writing sprints I loved every minute of them. In this article I’m going to be …
My fondest memory of Primary School was the creative writing games my Grade 5 teacher would do with us. From roll-a-story worksheets to finish the ending of the story writing sprints I loved every minute of them. I could tell others did too, even the kids who made it clear …
Even if you are not a writer or a teacher, you have probably heard of them before. But what are writing prompts, exactly? Should you be using them if you want to write more creatively? Are they any good in teaching creative writing to elementary students? Or are writing prompts …
It can be a challenge to keep writing fun and exciting for little ones. My Lower Primary Writing Prompts make it easy and engaging! This pack is well suited to classroom, homeschool or distance learning. If using for emergency distance learning, it is OK to email directly to parents (or …
Free Printable: Hands-On Creative Writing Activities Looking for hands-on creative writing activities to do with children aged 3-12? Then you’re in the right place. If you just want the free printable and don’t want to read about the benefits of hands on activities or whats included then click here to …
You know I love creativity. A quick glace at my Insta feed revealing my boys also share my love of arty activities. But what about that other thing I love – writing? Can that be counted as creative? What exactly is creative writing? According to Lexico (powered by Oxford Dictionary): …
There are a lot of buzz words bandied about in education these days. Hands-on learning is only one of many. Now with online spaces such as social media, parents find themselves being told about a whole range of child development and educational terms and concepts. And…they all seem super important. …
Picture Books Focused on The Greatest Christmas Miracle. There are a lot of gorgeous Christmas picture books out there. Detailing story after story of the magic of Christmas. But, do your children know the true magic of Christmas? Do they know, like really know and understand the greatest Christmas miracle? …
