Writing Activities for Kids
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Writing Activities for Kids
resources and activities to encourage kids to write
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Story Builders

Make your own stories by adding your own words. Squigly's Story Builder is fun for all ages. Interactively build interesting stories using your own words.
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August 24, 2012 1:26 AM
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Super Sentence Machine

Helps kids make more grammatically complex sentences. 

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::: Cartoon Maker Zone :::

::: Cartoon Maker Zone ::: | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

There are two choices, make a cartoon with the characters or create a comic with superheroes.


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miny beliver's curator insight, December 10, 2013 7:16 PM

make a cartoon whith characters

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 bands i like

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August 2, 2012 5:52 PM
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The Book Chook: The Funny Times Cartoon Playground

The Book Chook: The Funny Times Cartoon Playground | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

Black and white cartoon editor. 

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July 27, 2012 5:21 PM
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Websites That Will Let You Create Digital Magazines and Newspapers | blueblots.com

Websites That Will Let You Create Digital Magazines and Newspapers | blueblots.com | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it
Nowadays, the digital version of print magazines and newspapers are becoming increasingly popular among publishers as they can save printing and postage costs as well as they are able to reach a whole new audience in the online world.

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Roy Murray's curator insight, October 18, 2013 4:08 AM

Some good tools here

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July 17, 2012 5:37 AM
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Reading Is Fundamental | Reading Planet | Game Station

Splat your own poem. 

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July 15, 2012 2:36 AM
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PicLits.com - Create a PicLit

PicLits.com - Create a PicLit | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

Choose an image and create a poem by dragging words onto it. 

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July 13, 2012 8:02 PM
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The Book Chook: Becoming a Story Detective - Guest Post

The Book Chook: Becoming a Story Detective - Guest Post | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

Using pictures and questions to help kids start writing. 

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July 13, 2012 7:26 PM
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Pixar’s 22 Rules to Phenomenal Storytelling [INFOGRAPHIC]

Pixar’s 22 Rules to Phenomenal Storytelling [INFOGRAPHIC] | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it
We've said it before: we love Pixar. Their stories are original, funny, and appeal to all audiences. They're masters. That's why Jess and I got excited when we saw Pixar's 22 rules to storytelling.

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Stu, PB&J Publishing's comment, July 13, 2012 2:41 PM
Jekaterina, thanks so much for scooping! We hope it inspired you. We're going to be making a few more as we gear up to launch our Hansel and Gretel app, so please keep in touch with us at pbjpublishing.com!
Xavier Schreder's comment, July 13, 2012 4:00 PM
Thanks to you guys, for your efforts and the great work :)
Also i'm a big Pixar's fan,
i'm thrilled to try the french version of the app !
Stu, PB&J Publishing's comment, July 14, 2012 1:18 PM
Thanks Xavier! We'll let you know when it comes out. Please keep in touch in the meantime.
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July 7, 2012 5:31 PM
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You can't teach creative writing. Can you?

You can't teach creative writing. Can you? | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it
Rick Gekoski: Almost everyone can benefit from some simple hints on creative writing.
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July 2, 2012 6:35 PM
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The Book Chook: Tips for Kids Who Write – Guest Post

The Book Chook: Tips for Kids Who Write – Guest Post | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

Tips and a writing activity for young writers from Australian @DeeWhiteauthor

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June 30, 2012 4:17 PM
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Tristan Bancks | Australian Children's Author | Children's Books: Story Scrapbook

Tristan Bancks | Australian Children's Author | Children's Books: Story Scrapbook | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

An app that encourages kids to mash video, art etc to help create their stories. Beta testing. 


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August 29, 2012 11:05 PM
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ESL Creative Writing Worksheets

Creative writing worksheets for teaching ESL or EFL...
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APN Newspapers in Education

APN Newspapers in Education | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

Create your own Front Page for a newspaper.


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August 2, 2012 11:54 PM
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7 Excellent Tools to Publish Students Work.

7 Excellent Tools to Publish Students Work. | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it


There are several online tools that you as a teacher can use to host your students work and share them with the whole class and as well as parents. Below are some tools that can help you do that. Check them out.


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July 29, 2012 5:56 PM
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Features | CubertsCube

CubertsCube is the innovative creative writing tool for kids. Our online tool can assist teachers, educators and homeschooling parents in teaching writing to children.
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July 19, 2012 6:38 PM
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Digital Writing Tools

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writing and use the power of the digital medium to create multimodal, interactive texts.


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July 15, 2012 2:51 AM
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Expository Writing Is Required for Reading, Writing, Teaching

Expository Writing Is Required for Reading, Writing, Teaching | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it
By definition, expository writing is the nonfiction informative writing that ordinary people must read and write. Learn what it is and what else you need to know to teach it so ordinary students can do it.

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Story Starters for Children - From Your Friends at Escapade Direct

Story Starters for Children - From Your Friends at Escapade Direct | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it
The beginning of a story should make the reader want to find out more and to keep reading. Here are some ideas to help you get started writing your story.
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Literacy Teaching Ideas - Writing Inspiration

Literacy Teaching Ideas - Writing Inspiration | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

Picture story starters

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Pie Corbett

Pie Corbett | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

The website of the legendary Pie Corbett. Videos and advice on how to implement 'talk for writing' as a strategy for improving children's writing


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July 6, 2012 5:23 AM
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inkle » inklewriter

inkle » inklewriter | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

A choose your own adventure style writing editor, perhaps suitable for older primary kids.  

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July 2, 2012 6:31 PM
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The Book Chook: Get Kids Writing with Lists

The Book Chook: Get Kids Writing with Lists | Writing Activities for Kids | Scoop.it

Lists are a great way to sneak some writing into children's lives. 

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