Resources -- Writing/Grammar/Language Skills
However, not all sites may be suitable for children, so please use discretion. Please remember that a listing here does not imply endorsement of the site.
AlphaBits for Kids drill games for practicing the alphabet
Anagram Genius the definitive anagram site
A Word A Day sends a vocabulary word and its definition to the subscribers every day
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation Jane Straus' easy-to-use reference guide and workbook is now available as an on-line resource
Castlemoyle Books multi-grade, multi-learning style, individualized educational materials includes Spelling Power, Writing Power and creative writing lesson plans
Daily Grammar this free service of Word Place, Inc. teaches you a new word each day, sends you e-mail messages with a writing lesson five days of the week and a quiz on the sixth day; earlier lessons can be accessed in the archive section
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia & Reference Resources
English Basics all new weekly worksheets, provided free for teachers and parent-teachers to copy for their kids
Etymologic the brain-twisting etymology game
Forthright's Phrontistery - International House of Logorrhoea an online dictionary or word list with brief definitions of over 7000 rare and obsolete English words
Grammar Gorillas an identifying the parts of speech game
The Grammar Lady includes a FAQ page, grammar hotline, grammar tips, newsletter and more
Guide to Grammar and Writing contains several digital handouts on grammar and English usage, over 140 computer-graded quizzes, recommendations on writing -- from basic problems in subject-verb agreement and uses of articles to exercises in parallel structures help with argumentative essays -- PLUS a way to submit questions about grammar and writing
Handwriting Worksheets worksheets for four different fonts -- manuscript, modern manuscript, italic, and cursive
HangmanOnTheWebTM improve your vocabulary and spelling skills
The KISS Grammar Site a free innovative curriculum
The LinguaCenter Grammar Safari
Mrs.Alphabet
all you ever wanted to know about teaching the alphabet, phonics, beginning reading, spelling, printing, and more
Research & Writing: Why the Step by Step Approach? before you can start writing, you have to explore the subject to find a topic, locate relevant information, analyze the issues and organize your arguments
SpellaRoo Spellaroo can hop better than he can spell -- click on the word that is spelled wrong
TampaRead's Worksheet Index worksheets you can print out for the alphabet, phonics, vocabulary building, and more!
Webgrammar's Place have your questions answered via email or discussion board about spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, sign up for the online newsletter, check out the tutorials; the site includes other categories to support webmasters, educators, students, and others
What Makes a Good Short Story?
Writing Assessment Services A resource for student writers, sixth grade through adult professionals. Offers instruction and evaluation of writing especially for homeschool families. Free downloads of instructional materials.
WritingDEN look up grammar rules, helper words, and other writing tips for sentences, paragraphs and essays
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