How to teach writing in first grade

Discover proven techniques and activities to help your first-grade students develop strong writing skills. Foster creativity and literacy with these expert tips for teaching writing in the classroom.
Teaching the writing process to young writers is no small task. But first graders and second graders need to start learning it, so that they understand that writing isn't a "one and done" activity. Read this post for step by step guidance in getting your students to use the writing process for narrative writing, informative writing, or opinion writing. The graphic organizers used in the post are great for reluctant writers, too! Click here to read it now. Writing 2nd Grade Activities, Teaching The Writing Process, Teaching Writing In First Grade, How To Teach Writing In First Grade, 1st Grade Writing Activities, Writing Process Activities, Creative Writing Lesson Plans, Hands Writing, Teaching Narrative Writing

Do first and second grade students need to learn the writing process? Yes! It’s important for kids to learn, from an early age, that writing is not a “one and done” activity. Understanding that there are steps in the writing process helps kids learn to take their time and make improvements to their writing. Of course, getting first graders or second graders to understand and use the steps in the writing process is easier said than done! In this post, I’ll share how you can make the writing…

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How to writing is such a fun one to do in first grade (and kindergarten and 2nd grade) because most 5-7 year olds I know LOVE to teach you how to do things. I really like to express to my students that we all know how to do something that we can teach others! I […]

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Kaitlin Butler
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It can seem like a daunting task getting little ones to stay engaged in the writing process and push themselves to grow and improve as writers. If you don’t

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How to writing is one of my favorite writing units to teach. My students just get it and they enjoy writing many, many pieces! Maybe it’s because my students think they know how to do everyyyytthiinngggg. 😉 If your students are like mine, let them run with the idea that they know it ALL and have […]

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Christi Thompson