Letter writing for kids
4 handy ways to teach your child the lost art of writing letters.
Articles about:Third grade and writing
Writing practice: alternatives to "said"
The writer quotes people, but doesn't use the word "said" once. In this language arts worksheet, your child will read the passage to find all the words the author used instead of "said" and write words that can be used to mean "said" and "asked...
Writing to make a point
In this writing worksheet, your child will sort through 10 points, put them in order, and then use them to write one or two paragraphs about travel in towns and cities.
How to write a story
In this set of reading and writing worksheets, your children will first read two short stories for mechanics, then draw and label a diagram about those stories, answer prompts to create their own story, and finish by writing a complete story!
My Child Needs Help With Writing
My daughter has a hard time getting her ideas down on paper. She can tell me the story, but what ends up on paper is missing a lot of information. When I have her read it back and ask about the details she says "...
Tips for helping your child with writing assignments
Written language may be the most difficult form of language expression. For children with LD, it can be a serious challenge. Learn how to support your child in this important subject.
Seven great ways to encourage kids' writing
Spark your child's interest in writing at home with engaging, fun activities.
How Do I Help My Child With Writing?
Please help me to come up with ways to help my daughter with writing. She reads at the fifth-grade level, but she struggles with writing. She can tell stories verbally, but when it comes to putting it on paper, she has problems. How can I...
How Can I Help My Son Write More Neatly?
My son is very smart. He is reading at a third-grade level and very good in all other subjects, but his penmanship is poor. He puts no effort into it. It's always very sloppy, and I know he can do better. How do I motivate...
Your third grader and language arts
Third grade is a turning point for your budding reader, who will spend less time on skills and more time working to understand the meaning of the text.
