Fun worksheets and activities for grades K-12!

Like reading, writing is a skill used daily in all interactions and is critical for success in school (and beyond). And yet, many students aren’t prepared for the writing requirements they face. Sylvan can help with writing tips and resources to create more proficient and effective writers!

From how to properly structure a sentence, to how to create an outline, to writing prompts that inspire a more creative writer, to tips for strong college/university application essays, we’ve got it all!

Enrichment Activities

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Summer Travel Writing Activities

You’ll love these fun ideas for how your child can journal his or her travel experiences. (Perfect for a family trip!)

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Summer Writing Prompts

Sometimes, the right question can make all the difference in a child’s desire to write. Check out these different prompts and thought-starters to encourage your child...

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5 Ways to Help Your Child Become a Better Writer

We’ve gathered different ideas for how you can create an environment at home to foster your child’s writing skills.

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Tips & Resources

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What Does It Mean to Be Kindergarten Ready?

Today, most students are expected to enter kindergarten with foundational literacy skills. Check out these skills that most children are expected to have entering kindergarten.

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Why It's Important to Be Proactive With Your Child's Writing

A majority of students lack essential writing skills, such as how to properly structure a sentence and how to correctly use grammar. Take a look at the reasons why ...

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Why Grammar Instruction is So Important

Grammar instruction is one of the most vital components of learning how to write effectively. Check out these examples of the importance ...

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Publishing Your Work

As your child becomes a more experienced writer, he or she may want to share their work with others. Find out how!

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Writing Tips for Kids

Your child will be inspired to keep his or her writing skills sharp with these fun tips!

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Tips for Writing the College Essay

It’s time to put all that writing kids have been doing since they were young to work—these tips will help your teen write a great college/university essay!

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Worksheets & Printables

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Outline Templates

This template will help your child organize his or her ideas before writing an informative essay.

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Student Reflection Sheet

This sheet will allow your child to think about his or her writing assignments and plan for future ones.

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Narratives Writing Prompts

Does your child need some thought-starters in order to get started on their story? Check out these helpful writing prompts to get the creative juices flowing!

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Persuasive Writing Prompts

Check out these different argument topics that will give your child ideas for his or her persuasive essay.

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10 Spelling Steps

This tool will provide your child interview questions to help him or her focus on parts of a new word.

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