Writing with your child does not have to be a chore. Writing is self-expression. Help your child develop strong writing skills while having a good time!
Master the skills in Writing: Part 1 and Writing: Part 2, then jump into these 2nd grade writing standards.
Writing opens up the world of communication for our children. Children can use writing to express themselves in a journal, write a poem, craft stories, share recipes, send a letter or email, and much more.
I have kept a journal since I was seven or eight years old. Going back to look at my early musings gives me a window into the child I once was. Keeping a journal is a delightful way to practice writing skills with children. Keep it simple and let the child set the rules. Do they want to draw illustrations? Write lyrics to a song? Write about their day at school? Giving your child a way to express themselves freely and safely is a great mental health practice and a fun way to explore writing skills.
Check out these suggestions for writing prompts for second graders.
Head to VeryWell Family and explore The Benefits of Journaling for Kids.
Thriving Parents talks about How to Journal With Your Child to Foster a Deeper Connection.
Print out free cursive practice sheets here.
Practice rainbow writing cursive letters.
Learn to plan and edit a simple paper here.
Learn to help your child revise a paper at Reading Rockets.
Join Learning at the Primary Pond for Five Effective Strategies for Teaching Editing.
Play games while practicing your keyboarding skills with these free online typing games.
Visit the Richland Library's SC Education Standards page.
The titles below will help you and your child explore writing. Want us to pull books for you? Contact us at 803-799-9084 and request to have books sent to your nearest Richland Library location.