Make writing fun for your fifth grader
Your fifth grader may think writing is boring. Use the drama of a diary to make sure they know that writing can be the perfect companion to madcap adventure.
Make writing fun for your fourth grader
Make your child a better writer (and reader) by having her use captions, fun facts, and chapter headings to write about something she loves.
Make writing fun for your third grader
Turn your child鈥檚 random chatter into the written word. Use a blank notebook to encourage your child to develop a lifelong writing habit.
Make writing fun for your second grader
Sneak writing practice into imaginative games. (Think: maps, menus, and more!)
Make writing fun for your first grader
Get your child writing by placing a few essentials in every room.
Make writing fun for your kindergartner
Nothing is more fun than a secret. Try passing secret notes to each other to hone essential writing skills.
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