We Are Storytellers: Exploring Multicultural Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Myths

Reading and writing go hand in hand. Explore multicultural folktales, fairy tales, and myths through shared read alouds and independent reading. Then try some of the writing, oral storytelling, poetry, mapmaking, and other creative activities featured here: We Are Storytellers: Exploring Multicultural Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Myths

Let's Write!

Give children a chance to exercise different writing muscles — from poetry to persuasive writing. Browse these simple writing activities for kids. Plus tips from children’s writer Mary Amato on keeping a diary or writer’s notebook.

Write. Right. Rite.

Welcome to the Write. Right. Rite. — a GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story video series! This series gives kids an entertaining and inventive way to engage with the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason Reynolds. Jumpstart creativity with prompts like Find Treasure at the Pool, Take an Imaginary Road Trip, Invent Synonyms, and Create Your Own Roller Coaster.

Wordplay

Created and hosted by Newbery-winning writer and poet Kwame Alexander, this 10-episode digital series aims to excite kids about writing by showing them how to take their ideas and transform them into amazing stories to share with their friends. (Requires a subscription to Adventure Academy)

Writing Lessons from 826 National

Writing lessons to help inspire kids to practice different writing genres — from 826, a national network of writing and tutoring centers, founded by author Dave Eggers and educator Nínive Calegari. (grades 1-5+)

Writing Poetry

• Poems at Home: How to plan a lively family poetry jam! (tips in English and Spanish)

• Portrait Poems

• Popcorn Poetry!

• Poetry: sijo, cinquain, haiku, and rhymes

Browse the poetry section on Start with a Book to find favorite poetry books, plus hands-on activities, more writing ideas, educational apps, and kid-friendly podcasts and websites for poetry-loving kids.