Printable news stories with related comprehension activities

News for YOU - Each article is accompanied by various activities and discussion questions to aid in comprehension.  The articles are relatively current and “timeless” in nature.  These articles are appropriate for grade 2 and up and might be a good introduction to a regular newspaper.

Editing worksheets to build spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar skills

Every-Day Edits - for upper elementary; learn about various historical events in the process

Animals A to Z Edits - for lower elementary; learn about animals in the process

Story starters for the young writer

Writing Bugs - There are some cute starters here to get the creative juices flowing.  Some are fun (”You can decorate one room any way you want…”), some are serious (”Write about a goal you’d like to achieve in the year ahead.”)

Create & print your own handwriting worksheets

Make Handwriting Worksheets

Handwriting worksheets & printables for preschool & kindergarten

Handwriting Worksheets and Printable Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten - There is a wealth of activities here for the younger set.

How to teach handwriting

How to Teach Handwriting by Kathryn Stout

More Tips for Teaching Handwriting by Kathryn Stout

How to do copywork

Copywork - This is a very helpful article if you are wondering about copywork, how to do it and its benefits.  The Charlotte Mason method is particularly encouraging of copywork.

Printable & customizable manuscript & cursive handwriting worksheets

Basic Handwriting for Kids - Manuscript

Basic Handwriting for Kids - Cursive

How to teach left-handers how to write

If you’ve got a leftie (I do!), there are some special things to consider when teaching handwriting.  Here are three resources that offer some great tips:

  1. Handedness Research Institute | Teaching Left-Handers to Write.
  2. Help for left-handed children
  3. The Left-Handed Child in a Right-Handed World

How to hold a pencil: correct pencil grip

How to Hold a Pencil - Draw Your World - Correct Pencil Grip - with diagrams and tips

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