1st grade Writing articles, book lists, videos, and milestones

Quick writing tips for every age

From preschool through high school, try these easy writing “projects” at home.

6 ways to encourage young writers

Follow these suggestions to encourage your child's budding writing skills.

Writing prompts for kindergarten through 8th grade

These writing prompts give kids just enough of a start to spark their imagination and get them writing in a no-stress, no-pressure way.

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What your child should have learned in kindergarten to 8th grade

Here are some of the key skills your child should learn in kindergarten to 8th grade, plus ways to give your child a little extra practice over the summer.

First grade: What your child should know

What your 1st grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your first grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.

1st grade writing samples

Wondering what your first grader's writing is supposed to look like? Here are two examples of grade-level writing projects by real first graders.

One key 1st grade writing skill

At this age, it may seem like writing is as simple as putting pen to paper, but as this teacher explains, your child is already learning a multi-step writing process.

1st grade punctuation worksheets

Help your first grader learn the basics of punctuation — including commas, exclamation points, periods, quotation marks, question marks, and even the 5 Ws.

Your first grader and Common Core: a cheat sheet

Ever wonder what the Common Core Standards really involve? Here's a quick snapshot of key skills your first grader needs to learn — and how you can help at home.

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1st Grade Writing