Most good readers are also interested in writing. Even very young children can learn to express their thoughts on paper. Here are some ways to start those ideas flowing.

Think of some topics for your own story starters, too. Sometimes it helps to think about your unique interests...where you live...the people you spend time with...places you've visited...fun things you do when you're not slaving over homework. You get the picture. For instance:

Type your thoughts in the blank form below. Click the PRINT button to print this page. There...see how easy it is to come up with good ideas? Just write about who you are, where you live, and what makes you unique!

  

 

 

 
Writer's Express: A Handbook for
Young Writers, Thinkers, and
Learnersok to packs 452 pages with fun ideas, and tips on how to develop them into writing projects. For ages 9-12.
 
 
 
Reading and Writing 2nd Grade
worksheets include lessons on poetry, sentence structure, punctuation, sequencing, and comprehension, with additional writing activities and a simple crossword puzzle.

 

At a loss for ideas? Here's a book to help stir creativity in a hurry. For ages 9-12 (Note: Be sure to read the excerpt, too.)