Technology and the Writing Connection

Internet Resources

The Young Writer's Club

Reading Rainbow Young Writers Contest

Enchanted Learning Writing

The White House for Kids

Random House Seussville

ABC.com

Cool Sites for Kids

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators

The School Bell

Teacher.net

Georgia Learning Connection

 

 

Print Resources

Computers Don't Byte by Linda Pereira, Tim Haag, and Jessica H.G. Schroeter Teacher Created Materials Inc. 2001
101 Best Web Sites for Kids by Trevor B. Meers Publications International Ltd.
Integrating Technology Into the Curriculum by Mary Helen Bryant Teacher Created Materials, Inc.
Quick and Fun Writing Activities Just for Young Learners by Martin Lee and Marcia Miller Scholastic

 

 

 

Creating Writing Products Using Software Programs

Student Writing Center Reports, Newsletters, Journal, Letters and Signs
Print Shop Cards, Signs, Pamplet/Brochure, Postcards, and Calendars
KidPix Studio Stamp a story, Draw a story, Color a story, Draw me stories. Using the features the student can write and illustrate a story.
Inspiration Create story webs, Templates include: Cause & Effect, Character Web, Comparison Web, Vocabulary Web and more
Imagination Express Topics include: Rainforest, Oceans, Neighborhoods, Pyramids and others.
Kidswork Deluxe New Book- write and illustrate. Story Starters
Kidspiration Webbing. Ideas include: Reading and Writing, Social Studies, Science and More.
MS Word or Works Publish completed works in the word processing program. Add pictures or clipart.
PowerPoint Create slideshows or pictures or books (class and individual)
Internet E-Mail Not exactly a program but a great tool for penpals and letter writing.