Blogging for Kids

How to Help Kids Find the Right Words

August 31, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

Using words to express emotions is one of the most important factors in creative writing. Teens and kids should be encouraged to use words to express emotions and ideas fully in their writing. What is too much self-expression? Parents can look to teen blog sites for guidelines. The best sites have a clear set of [...]

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Poetry Makes the Future Bright

August 24, 2010 by Jazmin Orozco

Why Kids Write As mentioned on Kids Learn To Blog, there is an increasing interest for kids to write their own poetry. If you are a kid and writing is not your favorite subject at school, poetry can help with that. It is a tool for learning the fundamentals of language arts and writing. Most [...]

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How to Make Writing Fun for Kids

August 17, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

Language Arts and English teachers know that daily journals can keep kids interested in writing. Entering creative writing contests for kids is also a great way to motivate students. Read on for creative writing contests for kids to make writing more fun for your students. Teachers can check on the internet for creative writing contests [...]

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All You Need to Know About Kidblog

August 8, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

Kids Learn to Blog is pleased to recommend Kidblog.org, a top blogging platform on our list of best safe blog sites. Kidblog.org, based in Minneapolis, MN, was founded in 2007 and provides an effective, efficient student-blogging tool for young kids. Founder and lead developer, Matt Hardy, has 18 years of combined web development and classroom teaching experience [...]

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Why Kids Blog

August 3, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

Some may ask why kids blog? Kids can learn a great deal about writing, creativity, and computers. Parents and teachers can mentor and monitor young bloggers for maximum benefits. Understand Risks Many youngsters do not understand that there are risks associated with blogging and social networking. It is very important for a teacher or parent [...]

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When Kids Write Poetry

July 28, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

There are many ways kids write poetry. Teachers and parents can use creative methods to increase a student’s interest in poetry. Usually kids write poetry after they have been exposed to it. If you only read rhyming poems to children, that is the type of poetry they will write. Be sure to expose them to [...]

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Ways for Kids to Publish Fiction Online

July 12, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

Kids can publish fiction online. This can be a fun hobby to pursue, with your parents’ permission. Ask your parents first and get them to help you locate where to publish fiction online. You can easily publish your own work on your blog or on a kids’ writing forum. Some forums allow everyone to publish [...]

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Finding Safe Poetry Sites for Kids

June 21, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

An exciting way to practice writing poetry and receive feedback is to use an online poetry sites for kids. Perform a search for “young teen poetry sites” or “poetry sites for kids” some similar keywords and see what you can find. As with all online writing, ask your parents to check out the poetry sites [...]

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The Art of Virtual Storytelling

June 14, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

The art of virtual storytelling is a gift that some writers possess. All writers can practice and become better at their craft. Look over the ideas below on how to improve your virtual storytelling and then go online and write your first Internet story! If you are writing about an action taking place, go out [...]

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Creative Writing Ideas for Kids to Explore Online

June 7, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

Are you interested in exploring creative writing online? There are many websites available to help you get started. You may also want to establish your own blog to showcase your creative writing. Many websites and forums offer a creative writing prompt to help you get started writing. It can be fun to see your story [...]

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Creative Writing Ideas for Kids

June 3, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Fioriello

Creative writing ideas for kids provide many educational benefits. An obvious benefit is grammar practice; even more rewards can be gained from creative writing. Actually putting thoughts down on paper and placing them in a certain order is good exercise for a child’s brain. It encourages a type of mental discipline that kids need to [...]

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