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Creative Writing Sites .com While many parents may think the Internet only teaches kids words such as BRB and LOL - think again! The cyber world can actually help your youngster write more creatively. For kids who enjoy writing, check out these sites which can help expand their literary skills. These sites are also good for those less enthusiastic about writing and who need a little more encouragement. Happy surfing and writing!
Kids on the Net was one of the first websites on the internet to invite children to submit their writing. Children all over the world to send in their writing, poems, stories, articles and reports, opinions, etc. www.kidsonthenet.com
KidPub was created to encourage children to write. It doesn't matter what they write ... it's the act of writing that stimulates thought, builds skills, and creates confidence. Hundreds of kids come to KidPub each day from around the world to share their stories, poems, book reviews, random thoughts ... but most of all to write! www.kidpub.com
WritingFix provides interactive prompts, lessons, and resources designed for teachers, students, and most importantly lifelong writers. www.writingfix.com
Tikatok™ is where kids transform their imaginations into stories - and publish those stories into books. The site is free to use to write a story, store illustrations, share your work, and more! There is a cost if you want to print the books. www.tikatok.com
For those who may be a little less interested in writing but are attracted to cartooning. A great website where kids can design cartoons in different languages. www.makebeliefscomix.com
Still need more motivation? Let's face it; some kids will only enjoy writing when they are playing games. Here's a crossword puzzle website where kids can solve, create, and print their own crossword puzzles. www.readwritethink.org/crossword
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