Choosing a Homeschool Writing Curriculum

Let me start by saying that there are lots of great homeschool writing programs available. However, when it comes to choosing a writing curriculum for my kids, I’m a little picky! Well, truth be told, I am really picky! Through the years I have tried a number of different programs and I’ve run across a lot of the same problems. My kids don’t like it. Or, I don’t like it. Either way, the programs just did not work for us.

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When it comes to a writing curriculum that works for both me and my kids, I look for three things. It’s got to be engaging for my kids. It’s got to be easy for me to teach. And, it’s got to make my kids better writers.

It may not sound like a lot, but when you’ve unsuccessfully tried multiple programs you’re desperate to find something that works! Well, folks, I’ve found it! WriteShop is THE best writing curriculum for us and we’ve been using it for years!

Easy Writing Curriculum for Me

WriteShop I is an incredibly easy curriculum for me to teach! With step-by-step instructions, I’m never at a loss for what to teach, how to teach it, or what order to teach it in. The lessons plans for each lesson contain all of the teaching steps from pre-writing to brainstorming and sloppy copies to final drafts and grading.

When it comes to a curriculum, I like being told what to do. This means I don’t have to spend extra time and brain power trying come up with supplemental ideas or having to create writing assignments for the kids on my own! Needless to say, I like easy!

Engaging Creative Writing for Them

I don’t know about you, but it’s not easy for me to homeschool my children when I know that the curriculum I’ve selected is not working for them! I’ve experienced this multiple times and it’s always hard for me to just call it quits on a curriculum. But if it’s not working, sometimes it’s better to not push through.

So, when we finally switched to a curriculum that worked well for both me and the kids, I was thrilled that my kiddos were finally engaged in writing! The writing prompts are stimulating and the activities are interesting! With WriteShop my kids have actually begun to enjoy the writing process!

Great Writers in the Making

It’s a great feeling when your child is proud of their work and you can see marked improvement in their writing style! I have seen my high schooler and middle schoolers blossom in their writing skills. Their work has become more colorful, exciting, and descriptive. Thanks to WriteShop, they are definitely great writers in the making!

A Writing Curriculum for All Ages

WriteShop has essentially been my lifesaver when it comes to teaching writing. Once I discovered it, we haven’t looked back! In fact, all of my children either have used or are using the program.

My 9th grader recently completed WriteShop II. My 7th graders are working through WriteShop I. And, my 5th graders are currently using WriteShop Junior. If you want to get started earlier, there is also WriteShop Primary which is designed for K-3rd grade!

Try the WriteShop Writing Curriculum Today!

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