Writing Activities & Free Resources to Teach Writing
Free Resources by Category
Free Writing Resources
In addition to 8-week online writing courses, Time4Writing provides free writing resources to help parents and educators teach writing more effectively.
The writing resources listed below are organized into seven main categories. Each category includes a selection of fun writing games, instructional videos, printable writing worksheets and other writing tools that are topic specific and related to each category. These free writing resources were created by our teachers and pulled directly from our own courses for use in your home or classroom.
If you think your child needs one-on-one writing instruction, Time4Writing offers individualized writing classes for elementary, middle, and high school students. Check out our related courses below to learn more.
Free Writing Resources by Category
Writing Skills
When children learn to write, a whole world of possibilities opens up to them. They can put their thoughts down on paper, share a story with a friend, and create characters that come from their imagination. While there are basic rules and formats to follow, writing can also be creative and imaginative.
Time4Writing.com provides a multitude ... Read More »Writing Sentences
We learn to write sentences early on, and while this is a basic skill, it is one that we must learn to expand on as sentences become increasingly complex -- and interesting. Writing impactful sentences is an important skill that takes practice.
At Time4Writing.com, you will find useful tools to get you on the right track ... Read More »Writing Paragraphs
In writing, students begin by learning letters, then words, and finally sentences. In time, students learn to take those sentences, organize them around a common topic, and turn them into paragraphs. Paragraph writing can be challenging, since it requires knowing how to write a great topic sentence, using supporting details and transition words, as well ... Read More »Writing Essays
When students hear the word “essay” they can feel a little intimidated, but writing essays doesn’t have to be scary at all. Essays take many forms, from answering a question on an exam to drafting a formal persuasive piece. Students who know the basic format of an essay and have had plenty of practice feel ... Read More »Writing Mechanics & Grammar
Learning the mechanics of writing is a critical component of learning to write. Having strong skills in writing mechanics allows writers to get their message or story to their readers in a clear and understandable way. It is important to know the rules of English and to use them properly.
Time4Writing.com is an amazing place to ... Read More »Writing on Standardized Tests
While most students are familiar with weekly quizzes and tests, at some point, many students take a standardized test. Standardized tests are given to large groups and are kept consistent in the administration of the test, the questions on the test, and the scoring procedures. It’s important for students to prepare for these tests by ... Read More »Teaching Writing
Teaching how to write effectively is one of the most important life-long skills educators impart to their students. Whether teachers have a strict curriculum to which they must adhere or carte blanche to decide which projects approach and topics to tackle, they must select resources and support materials that will aid them in helping students ... Read More »
