Bite Size Writing Assignment: Colors

When I think of fall, I think of colors. This week have your little darlings write about changing colors of autumn foliage. If you live in town and there aren't a lot of vibrant hues out your windows, visit a park, a lake, a farm, or an apple orchard.

This assignment will engage your child's mind and help them to reflect on the beauty of God's creation.

Before they begin, discuss how nature prepares for sleep. Springtime is new life and summer is a time of green growth and plush, living plants. Fall changes the color of plants, grasses and trees in preparation for winter, when all of the landscape will go to sleep.

Your young writers can take this assignment in many directions. Some ideas are:

• Why do leaves change color in the fall?
• Write a poem about fall colors.
• Why fall is so beautiful.
• Favorite fall colors.

Use your imagination. Inspire young writer to use theirs. Have fun and enjoy the lovely colors of fall!

Bite Size Writing Assignment: Pick a Topic

This week, let your little darlings pick a topic to write a short (or long for bigger darlings) essay about. Fall is in full swing. Here in the Midwest, the colors are coming into full bloom. There are also a ton of animals out and about filling up for the long, cold winter months ahead. Apple crisp is in the oven. Soccer and football season are winding down. The variety of topics seems endless.

Have your young writers chose a topic. Don't forget to remind them that a rough draft is always a good idea and editing before rewriting is essential.

If topics are hard to come by, have them chose from the following list:
 

• Fall sports
• Hunting
• Fall colors
• What to do with apples
• I love pumpkins because...
• Autumn activities

Have fun! Be creative! Happy writing!