Curated OER
The Importance of Scribbling and Doodling
A series of six lessons that focus on the importance of journaling and sketching awaits your ninth graders. The lessons get into the intricacies of responding to life experiences and events, the creative process, and an exploration of...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Looking at Writing: Pre K
In this section, you'll find writing assessment resources, writing strategies, and additional tip sheets for teachers and parents on how to help preschoolers build strong writing skills. You'll also find a video modeling classroom...
Quia
Quia: Drawing Activity
This is a terrific set of activities related to art instruction. Includes matching, concentration, flashcards, and a word search. Great for art students looking for a fun way to review vocabulary terms.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Writing Development
Tour a portfolio of writing samples by one child from babyhood to third grade that help illustrate how writing develops naturally as well as the relationship between reading and writing. Consider literacy signposts at each level.