How an Easy “Elf Writing” Project Captivates Students Everywhere
What’s the Elf writing project all the students are talking about? Well, it’s the Elfie Selfie! Yes, it’s that time of year again! The air is crisp, and classrooms everywhere are filled with the sound of jingle bells. That can only mean one thing: Santa’s helpers are on the loose! But don’t worry, these elves […]
Narrative Writing Prompt with a Happy Ending
If you’re looking for a narrative writing prompt that will have your students living “Apple-y Ever After,” this blog post is for you! With a little imagination, an apple narrative writing prompt can be turned into a fun and engaging lesson for students of all ages. Here is an idea to get you started: Narrative […]
Paragraph Writing Tips in 7 Easy Steps
Are you in need of paragraph writing tips? Oh, the joys of teaching paragraph writing! There’s nothing quite like watching your students’ eyes glaze over as you discuss topic sentences, main ideas, and supporting details. But there’s no need to despair! Teaching paragraph writing doesn’t have to be agonizing. In fact, with a few simple […]
5 Engaging October Writing Prompts in a Snap!
It’s October, which means it’s time for some spooky, fun, and autumn-themed writing prompts! These prompts are perfect for getting students excited about writing, and they’re also great for building some important literacy skills. So, without further ado, let’s get into the prompts! For convenience, each of the prompts can be used right away. Simply […]
Autumn Writing Prompts that Elementary Students Actually Enjoy and Embrace
The leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler, and pumpkin spice everything is back on store shelves. That can only mean one thing—it’s time for some autumn writing prompts! Here are 30 ideas to get your students’ creative juices flowing as they write about all things fall-themed. Weekly Paragraphs with Autumn Writing Prompts […]
Johnny Appleseed Activities that Engage, Motivate, and Skyrocket Student Learning
Engaging students is easy when you have first-hand experiences. So, this fall, why not plan some Johnny Appleseed Activities full of apple fun that motivates and excites your students? In this blog post, I’ll show you how easy the setup is for an Apple Day or everyday classroom activities using Apple and Johnny Appleseed as […]
A Smiley Face Writing Craft Rocking an 80’s Vibe Now
What’s the key to getting students engaged in writing? A smiley face writing, of course! At least, that’s what I think here at The Teaching Q Writing. I believe smiley faces are the perfect way to get students pumped up about writing. Why? Well, first of all, they’re just so darn cute. Who can resist […]
How to Teach Paragraph Writing to Students
You may ask yourself, how do I teach paragraph writing to young students? If so, this blog post is for you because I have five simple steps to help you teach paragraph writing skills to your students. Five Steps of Paragraph Writing Teaching students how to write a paragraph can be done in five easy […]