Websites and Apps That Support Writing Development

Dear Readers,

I’m always looking for resources to assist teachers, as well as parents/caregivers.  It occurred to me that in previous posts I focused mainly upon reading resources.  We all realize that both reading and writing support a child’s/student’s literacy development.  Therefore, I’ve listed some intriguing writing websites and apps, and plan to try them out in the next two weeks.  I’ll share my reviews afterwards.

Please note that some of the sites listed offer a free trial, but then you must sign up.  They are, however, not costly.  So, stay tuned to my more in-depth review of their usefulness.

Happy Writing!

Joanne

           Websites and Apps to Engage Kids in Writing

1. Prezi Video on You Tube – Initial Free Trial – (Grades 5-12)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-_yOjHUg_E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvNvGQfoBso

2. Story Jumper – FREE  (Grades 2-8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bUPqVsH_Xs

3. WriteReader – Prekindergarten to Grade One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQFzc319H0A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdtFIXF_Ra4 – can add audio

4. Write About This (3.99) – Prekindergarten to Grade 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anllfd9sccs

5. Tell About This (Free to Try or 2.99) (Prekindergarten to Grade One)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=qzDxtvHmHaNaE

6. Storybird – Free – (Grades K-12)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nHo5KO4EO8

7. Story Starter (Grades 2-8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLsAWd_ceCE

8. Book Creator – (Sign in with Google for Schools) – Grades 3-12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULJaIF_f7ok

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJvkeh7DK6c

9. Me: A Kid’s Diary – (Grades 2-5)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-kB_EdbI2s

10. StoriumEdu – Free to try – Grades 3-12 – Gaming Theory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4djEzfAIL5Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndf8z49qM70  – SLAM SCHOOL (NCTE)

11. Scribble Press (App) – (K-5)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyqsA5fqfV4

12. Lipa Theater: Story Maker (K-5)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iZcYWqAiMk

13. Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App! (K-3)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk0YnGSVkVY

14. Scribblet (Grades 2-6)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS-cvrLbAD0

15. Little Write Brain (Ages 3 and up)

http://www.academicschoice.com/websites/little-write-brain.php

16. Storyboard That (Free online) (Grades 2-8)

https://www.storyboardthat.com/

17. Comic Creator (K-12) NCTE ReadWriteThink

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOcAbLkCIYM

18. Fractured Fairytales (Grades 3-12) NCTE ReadWriteThink

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/fractured-fairy-tales-30062.html

19. Stapleless Books (Grades K-12) NCTE ReadWriteThink

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/stapleless-book-30010.html

20. Writing Poetry (Grades K-12) NCTE ReadWriteThink

http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?resource_type=126&type=140

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/writing-poetry-with-rebus-273.html   (Grades K-2)

21. Learning About Language (K-2)

“Construct a Word”

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/construct-word-30003.html