If you want to be a better free throw shooter, you gotta step on the line. A faster swimmer? Gotta jump in the pool. A stronger writer? Yep, you guessed it - you’ve gotta get words on the page. I’ve found that there’s no substitute for daily practice.
You’ll be surprised at the way the words pile up when you write for ten minutes a day. To help you make that magic happen, here are dozens of interesting writing prompts covering a variety of topics, genres, purposes and formats, as well as resources to implement and support your efforts.
Sometimes we all need a little break, am I right?!?!? Luckily, when you use the brain breaks you find on this page, you’ll accomplish more than just a time out - you’ll also be building background knowledge and classroom comradery. Sounds like a win-win to me!
Writing Prompts
Resources
Prompt Packs
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Pick a prompt, set the timer and go! Really, it’s that simple. I like to start with 5 minutes of writing time at the beginning of the year… and add a minute a week, until we are writing for ten minutes daily. If students are feeling stuck or struggling, check out the journal writing tips that are included at the front of each pack of prompts.
Accomplish more than just a time out - you’ll also be building background knowledge and classroom comradery.
Brain Breaks
Everything you need to implement the game changing practice of FCF right here - ready and waiting for your readers!
First Chapter Fridays
Monthly calendars full of pre-planned content. Each quarter, 3 new monthly calendars will be posted.
Pre-planned Calendars
Resources
Here are dozens of interesting writing prompts and resources to implement and support your efforts.
Writing Prompts
Teaching is more fun with friends! Check out ways to connect with fellow educators [and yours truly].
Connect
On this page, you’ll find all sorts of multi-day lesson plans and supplemental activities connected directly to the Common Core State Standards.
Lessons
Fill your teacher toolbox with some new strategies, tips and tools.
Teaching tips
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Private FB Group Access
These are books I have read, highly recommend, and has an accompanying FCF video. Bonus, you can print these 8.5x11 flyers and post them in your classroom!
Reading Recommendations
