Blog Writing For Middle School

Trying to homeschool middle school?  If your kids are old enough, they might enjoy writing their own blog.  By middle school, most kids are at an age where they understand the writing process well enough for blogging.  For this age group, it can be as simple as telling about their day, or as complex as writing elaborate works of fiction.  My middle schooler is writing her first novel, or maybe it just seems that way!  :)

Kids like the combination of writing and internet, so go with it and make it work in your favor.  Add some photos or graphics and have fun with it.  A blogging project would be perfect if you want to call it schoolwork, but writing for fun is a great thing to encourage too.

How about keeping a food diary on a blog?  Have the kids write down everything they eat for several days or a week.  Then go back and figure out how many servings of protein, vegetables, etc. they ate.  Have them brainstorm ways to improve their nutrition.  They'll be learning good eating habits and working on their writing skills too!