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Writing Practice for Kids and Teens: Grammar, Journal, Stories

Grammar quizzes with explanations, a private daily journal, story starters and step-by-step writing guides.

64 grammar questions
40 journal prompts
32 story starters
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Grammar quizzes8 topics, 64 questions Daily journal40 prompts, saved on your device Story startersIdeas, a spinner and a planner Writing skills8 step-by-step guides

💡 Today’s writing prompt

Write about a time you were brave.

Write in my journal Or start a story

Grammar quizzes by topic

Eight questions each, with an explanation for every answer.

NounsGrades 1–4 Verbs and tensesGrades 2–6 Subject–verb agreementGrades 3–8 PronounsGrades 2–8 Adjectives and adverbsGrades 2–6 Punctuation and commasGrades 2–8 ApostrophesGrades 3–8 Commonly confused wordsGrades 3–12

Writing skills, step by step

How to write a great paragraphGrades 2–8 How to write a story (narrative)Grades 2–12 How to write an opinion or argumentGrades 3–12 How to write an informative reportGrades 3–12 Show, don’t tellGrades 3–12 Editing checklist (CUPS)Grades 1–8 Five-paragraph essay structureGrades 5–12 Transition words that connect ideasGrades 2–12

Great writing to learn from

Strong writers are readers. Pick an age.

Cover of Lonwabo’s Recipes

Lonwabo’s RecipesMihlali Kumalo

Cover of Tig’s World

Tig’s WorldSam Wilson

Cover of Wiggle Jiggle

Wiggle JiggleMathapelo Mabaso

Cover of Where’s that cat?

Where’s that cat?Sam Wilson

Cover of Whose shoe is this?

Whose shoe is this?Siphiliselwe Makhanya

Cover of Woof-woof!

Woof-woof!Sindiwe Magona

Cover of Grumpy Cloud

Grumpy CloudOarabetse Ditlhareng

Cover of The 3 Doof-Doofs

The 3 Doof-DoofsClaudi Potter

Cover of The boy who only ate pancakes

The boy who only ate pancakesKristen Dembaremba

Cover of Shongololo

ShongololoTumisang Shongwe

Cover of A trip to the tap

A trip to the tapSindeka Mandoyi

Cover of Khaya Wants to Row

Khaya Wants to RowZandile Mnisi LaMvuleni

Cover of What’s happened to our water?

What’s happened to our water?Sue Adams

Cover of Little Shoots

Little ShootsSope Martins

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Printable writing practice

Fall writing promptsPrintable Halloween writing promptsPrintable Christmas writing promptsPrintable Phonics, spelling & grammar worksheetsPre-K to Grade 4 Nouns quiz (print)With answer key Verbs and tenses quiz (print)With answer key Subject–verb agreement quiz (print)With answer key Pronouns quiz (print)With answer key

More English skills

SpellingWord lists, online tests, rules ReadingGraded passages with questions PronunciationSay words and sentences aloud CoursesShort lesson paths with quick checks Sight wordsKindergarten to Grade 4 Test prepSAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT

Frequently asked questions

How can I help my child become a better writer?

Write a little every day, read a lot, and talk about ideas before writing. Praise ideas first, then fix one or two things at a time. Our journal and story starters make daily writing easy.

What grammar should children know by each grade?

Most children learn nouns, verbs and capital letters in the early grades; tenses, adjectives and commas by grades 3–4; and pronouns, agreement, apostrophes and commonly confused words through middle school. Each grammar quiz lists a suggested level.

Is my journal private?

Yes. Journal entries are saved only in this browser on this device. Pagine never sees them. Use “Download my journal” to keep a copy.

Readers become writers

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