Kids usually have a lot to say when it comes to their birthdays. Instead of talking about it, challenge your child to write about it instead!

Students read background information about May as Mental Health Awareness Month and then respond to reflective questions.

Would you rather own an iguana, a goldfish, or a dog? Defend your choice with this writing exercise for second and third graders!

Give your students some practice writing an informational essay about the American Revolution!

Assess your students’ proficiency in genre writing.

Use this writing tool to teach your students how to write like a historian.

Hook your students with this cookie-themed exercise that will teach the basics of strong persuasive writing.

Assess your students’ proficiency in genre writing!

Assess your students’ proficiency in genre writing. Standards-based rubric included.

Read about the westward expansion of the United States and respond to questions about the informational text.

Encourage students to use vivid, descriptive imagery with this creative worksheet!

Engage your students in argumentative writing by having them share an opinion on a topic that may be near and dear (or not so dear!) to their hearts—homework!

Children keep track of their weekday reading with this useful two-page template.

Assess your students’ informational writing skills with this standards-based rubric for seventh grade!

Assess your students’ informational writing skills with this standards-based rubric for eighth grade!

Young writers expand their transition word lexicon in this comprehensive three-page worksheet.

Here is a brief introduction to The Great Pacific Garbage Patch for kids!

Have you ever heard of a pig with a sense of fashion? Challenge your child's creativity with this fun story starter.

Use the data provided to have your students create a line plot that reflects how much TV watched per week for one third grade class.