Bite-Size Writing Assignment: Write a Letter

I refuse to believe that letter writing, with a pen and paper, is going to become a thing of the past. I know, I know, times are changing and we live in a world of technology -- iPads, iPhones, tablets, texting... However, who doesn't love to get a hand written letter in the mail? I know I do.

Try this for a school assignment for kids of all ages: Write a letter to a grandparent, a neighbor, or a friend.

Don't forget to remind your students to translate "chat language" into plain English, especially if the recipient of the letter is older than, say, forty. (lol)

Bite-Size Writing Assignment: Season Journal

Now is the perfect time to gear your students up for writing about a season. Spring is just around the corner, why not document it with the written word? Get a spiral-bound notebook for each student. There are so many designs to choose from and even some with blank covers. Let your student(s) design a cover to represent spring.

On the first day of spring (Wednesday, March 20) have your student(s) go outside with the "spring" notebook and write a paragraph or two about what nature is doing on that day. Consider various writing assignments throughout the season. Some assignments could include:

• Write a poem about the birds
• Write a paragraph describing the sounds of nature in spring
• Keep a weekly documentation about the changes that occur throughout the season
• Write a limerick about trees, grass or water

Use your imagination and encourage your student(s) to do the same when brainstorming writing assignments. For an easy-to-use and easy-to-make nature journal, CLICK HERE.