August Writing Prompts: Getting Ready for Back to School

For many, the start of August means either starting school again or getting ready for back to school. I have been seeing the schooling supplies on the shelves of our local stores for weeks now. Packs of pencils, crayons, and markers sit alongside new notebooks and folders. Colorful backpacks and lunch boxes with cartoon characters line other shelves. There are so many choices! 

Starting off the new homeschooling year might mean getting back to old routines or starting new ones. Why not start with incorporating simple writing exercises into your language arts time in your homeschool? Or even take a look at them to inspire creativity with your own social media posts. 

Since October, I have been sharing three photo prompts and a free downloadable writing prompt sheet to spur your or your children's creativity. For this entire year, you will find a series of posts sharing writing prompts for your homeschool. And if you are looking to read a bit about history, be sure to check out my Blogging Through the Alphabet history-themed posts! 

Photo Prompts 

Writing Prompts 

Download your writing prompts here! 

Looking for Language Arts Curriculum?

Our six-year-old has been using curriculum resources from Memoria Press while our teen read Julius Caesar this past homeschooling year using Hewitt Homeschooling Resources. We recommend you take a look at both. 

Note: Photographs for Photo prompts are images from Canva.com.

July Writing Prompts

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As we move into July, what activities does your family like to do? Do you enjoy spending more time outdoors in the nicer weather? Are you still homeschooling? Or do you spend some time during the summer months going light on homeschool tasks? Spending time writing each day is a good way to include homeschooling but still have fun being creative.

In our homeschool, while our teen takes a break and only works on a few small projects, our two younger children continue their studies. After all, learning never really stops – especially when you are young. So much of our lives as young children is full of play that leads to learning. Playing with shovels outdoors can lead to lessons about plants, insects, and more. Or going to the beach can bring about a lesson on sea life, pollution, or the tides. So many cool opportunities!

Using pictures is a great way to spark your creativity and imagination to write a short story or even a long one.

Picture Prompts 

Download your free July Writing Prompts here!

There are plenty of times when writers – those that write books, blogs, or bylines – need some inspiration. While we may have a list of ideas, where do we start? Maybe with a simple either/or choice. You will find some either/or writing prompts in this month's download. 

 

Looking for more activities? 

All year I have been sharing writing prompts along with our crafts, homeschooling curriculum reviews, and more. 

Note: Photographs for Picture Prompts are from Canva.com 

Writing During the Month of June: Free Writing Prompts for your Homeschooling Family

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As we move into the warmer months, perhaps you are wrapping up your homeschooling year but are still on the lookout for some fun activities to do with your children. I know that we will continue working on different skills all summer long while having fun outdoors and going on day trips. One of the fun ways you can continue homeschooling through the summer is with writing prompts. Download your set of free writing prompts here and use the photo prompts that follow to build upon those writing skills for your children. 

Photo Prompts

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Looking for More Fun Ideas for this Summer? 

Crafts, games, or homeschooling year-round – no matter what you plan on doing this month to fill your days, I have some neat ideas for you and your family. 

We have reviewed several games on A Mom's Quest to Teach including Koala Capers, Cauldron Quest, and The Oregon Trail ®. 

May Writing Prompts: Are there flowers in your garden?

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So April showers are supposed to bring May flowers? Is that the case? Well, perhaps you wish to spend some time outside working on language arts or journaling to enjoy those blooming flowers. Why not download and print this free May Writing Prompt worksheet? Or maybe you could spend the early evening writing a new short story using the three photo prompts provided?

Finding a quick activity for language arts does not have to be difficult. Grab your free download today and start your children writing!

Photo Prompts 

Writing Prompts 

Looking for more to do this spring?

Why not play a board game, read a book, or listen to an audio drama outside?

Need our past writing prompts? Click the images for the links! 

April Writing Prompts: Do April Showers Bring May Flowers?

Looking for a quick activity for your homeschool language arts or creative writing class? For April, I am sharing three photo prompts and a free download of writing prompts for you and your children. April has always been one of my favorite months because the daffodils are blooming, the weather starts to warm up, and many people I love share birthdays in April. Do you enjoy the sometimes rainy month of April?

Download your Free April Writing Prompts Here! 

Photo Prompts 

More Fun! 

Looking for some more fun activities for your homeschool during the month of April? Or perhaps you would like to check out the prompts for March or February?

There are so many neat projects to complete in April from painting pigs or designing chickens, springtime brings lots of wonderful arts and crafts opportunities for you and your children.

Like a Lion or a Lamb: Free March Writing Prompts

For many, the month of March brings to mind blustery weather, green and shamrocks, or the arrival of the first flowers of spring. What inspires you during March? Does your family follow March Madness and fill out basketball brackets or celebrate St. Patrick's Day? No matter if March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb, you might be in need of some free writing prompts for your homeschool or journaling.

Download your free writing prompts here!

Photo Prompts

More Fun Activities for Your Homeschool

Crafting during the month of March brings some great ideas for St. Patrick's Day such as sun catchers or a stamping activity.

Note: Images for photo prompts are from Canva.com.

Snowflakes Keep Falling on my Head...Let's Write About January with Free Writing Prompts

Is this the year you will start writing regularly? Perhaps in your homeschooling children need something new to fuel their imagination in writing or you wish to pick up the pen (or keyboard) and get back to creative writing yourself. Sometimes all one needs is a good prompt to get one started on their writing journey. Images can spur the imagination or a great question or prompt might start a novel. Why not try these free writing prompts this January? 

Photo Prompts 

Writing Prompts 

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