Writing doesn’t have to be hard. Whenever I talk to fellow teachers about what they HATE teaching… it always seems to be writing. Why is that? I theorize that it’s because writing is very personal. There’s no cut and dry methods that work for ALL students. It is also time consuming to teach AND especially […]

These step by step simple systems show you how to begin teaching writing in the elementary grades even if you've never done it before. The blog post guides you step by step through key areas for teaching writing in the upper elementary ELA classroom. Save this pin and read the blog now.

Teaching writing DOESN'T have to be complicated! With these simple strategies, you can improve students' writing without having to work so hard.

Are you looking for a way to help your early elementary students with their writing? K-2 students need a lot of support and guidance when it comes to writing skills for kids. Inside my blog, you will learn about my primary writing checklist. It will help the writing skills for primary students. I love that my students can be independent with writing activities. Teaching writing in elementary school has never been easier with this writing checklist for first grade.

Upper elementary descriptive writing activities. Includes anchor charts for expanding sentences and descriptive writing prompts.

Journaling is a fun & low-pressure way to ease into writing. With that in mind, we’ve created 75 elementary writing prompts to help your students begin writing!

Sentence Starters and Transitions Anchor Chart for Informational Writing! Helps Grade 1-3 students transition from their topic sentence, to points, facts, and closing. Great support for independent writing.

10 FREE Writing Prompts

This is part of the free editing set from First Grade Wow. For kindergarten, I use it to show what they can do (smiley face in the check box) and what their newest personal challenge is (I highlight the check box). They keep it in their writing folders. It helps differentiate learning and gives each student focus. There are many other useful pages in the packet, too. All free!

Imagine giving your students a roadmap for writing – a clear path to express their thoughts more effectively. That’s precisely what these RACES activities do! Watch your students' writing skills soar with these quick and effective practice ideas for elementary writers.