A good way to your kids to open up

What is a good way to get your kids to open up and start talking? Even better what is a good way to get your kids to start writing? Below you will find a list of some great topics you can print out and put into a jar and let your child pick a topic a day.

*If you could be an animal at the zoo, which animal would you choose? Why?

*If you could make three wishes for tomorrow, what would they be?

*If you could pick where your family will go on their next vacation, where would you pick?

*If you could pick any age to be, what age would you pick? Why?

*If you could be a dog or a cat, which would you pick? Why?

*If you could have any job in the world, what job would you pick?

*If you could stay up all night, what would you do?

*If you could make dinner tomorrow night, what would you make?

*If you could help someone in need, who would it be?

*If you could talk to the President of the United States of America, what would you say?

*If you could buy any book for yourself, which book would you choose?

*If you could travel to outer space, would you go? Why?

*If you could be any age you wanted, what age would you pick and why?

*If you could be famous, what would you like to be famous for?

*If you could choose to do something fun tomorrow, what would you choose to do?

*If you could make the world a more peaceful place, how would you start?

*If you could have lunch with 3 characters from children’s books, who would you pick?

*If you could have a superpower, which power would you like to have?

*If you could be any color, what color would you be? Why?

*If you could be an author or illustrator, which would you choose and why?

*If you could live in Antarctica, would you?

*If you could only buy three things at the grocery store, what items would you choose?

*If you could be a principal, what rules would you change at school?

*If you could be a river or an ocean, which would you rather be? Why?

*If you could interview your favorite author, who would you choose and what would you ask?

*If you could play a musical instrument, what instrument would you select?

*If you could be invisible for a day, would you do it?

*If you could be an ice cream flavor, what would it be?

*If you could meet anyone from history, who would you meet and why?

*If you could be a professional in any sport, what would it be?

I have it bad

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I'll have to admit but I have it bad when it comes to correcting someone's English spelling and grammar mistakes. In the past, I would have cared less about how someone would spell a word even if it means they were using the wrong word, to begin with. But now, oh boy, you better look out. It's like I'm the Nazi police of spelling and grammar. I am far from perfect when writing. I do make mistakes like others but I make damn sure my writing is almost perfect.

I do understand that not all writers are native to the English language. I commend those that try their hardest to master a second or even a third language. I have tried learning a second language and it's pretty hard. Then I remember how hard it is to remember all of the writing rules in English. I actually have it easy compared to others who are just now learning English.

English spelling and grammar can be difficult for any new user, hell it's even hard for some native English speakers as well. I know, I have seen some people who only speak English and still couldn't put out a properly written article without having so many mistakes. Some will write the way they talk. Most often that means they are writing in slang. It doesn't necessarily mean that writing in slang is wrong. It just means the person's audience is limited to a certain area of people and probably isn't reaching out to it's potential.

There are so many words that most people get confused with other like words when writing. For example, there, their, or they're; her or here; brake or break; when to use the correct form of to, too or two, affect and effect, it's and its; your and you're; who's and whose are just a few examples. Sure there are many other words that people sometimes get confused with. You can read more about these type of words on an article titled Words that are often confused.

Although some words are easy to get confused in any writing, it only takes a few minutes to go back over what was previously written to make sure all words are used correctly. Sometimes you can find programs such as Grammarly that will help with both spelling and grammar. Proofreading is something that everyone be an expert in.

100 Writing topics

1. why I like midnight 
2. my favorite times to write 
3. blue moons 
4. what it is about being the oldest child 
5. fresh air 
6. what I learned from my favorite teachers 
7. the Tao of Underdog 
8. why I don’t write pulp fiction 
9. everything I know about State Fairs 
10. the last concert I attended 
11. the first concert I attended 
12. the day I learned to drive 
13. who taught me to drive and why 
14. classes I loved 
15. classes I hated 
16. the first time I thought I might like to write 
17. favorite places to write as a child 
18. where I used to hide out 
19. how to get space in a family of eight 
20. what was I like in junior high 
21. my first crush 
22. the last time I played on a seesaw 
23. bottle rockets 
24. the best intentions 
25. why loss is forever 
26. why no one wants to accept that loss is forever 
27. life after healing 
28. states I’ve lived in 
29. my favorite coastal town 
30. my favorite coast 
31. the first time I flew 
32. the last time I flew 
33. when I was in New York 
34. driving country roads 
35. why I wanted to be the Lone Ranger 
36. what happened to Dale Evans 
37. people I know who came from Texas 
38. ways to identify your suitcase on the luggage carousel 
39. how many miles I’ve flown 
40. favorite places to visit 
41. my favorite vacation 
42. the year I turned 30 
43. old address books 
44. where to find memories 
45. where to lose memories 
46. the last time I was at the ocean 
47. everything I know about body surfing 
48. the last time I played hide and seek 
49. people who have forgotten me 
50. people who have remembered me 
51. people I’ll never forget 
52. people I wish I could forget 
53. the last time I ironed 
54. what I know about spray starch 
55. the unforgiven 
56. the last time I played chess 
57. walking in the park at night 
58. French fries and milkshakes 
59. where I go for a good hamburger 
60. the last ride to the airport 
61. old hangouts 
62. the first time I learned to ride a bike 
63. the first time I roller skated 
64. my favorite bike 
65. what I love about motorcycle riding 
66. what I remember about nursery rhymes 
67. what scares me 
68. what makes me stronger 
69. my favorite snacks 
70. frozen yogurt 
71. when I buy toothpaste I 
72. makeup counters 
73. my favorite color lipstick 
74. what I know about Crackerjacks 
75. towns I’d like to forget 
76. the last roller coaster ride 
77. last time I took the bus 
78. folding chairs 
79. picnics I remember 
80. last fly in the soup 
81. green inchworms 
82. rose bushes 
83. gardens and gates 
84. what I love about traveling 
85. what I hate about traveling 
86. last time I tasted buttermilk 
87. famous cow names 
88. famous horse names 
89. stone fences 
90. green is the color I 
91. when I get angry I 
92. Barbie and Ken 
93. slow boats and fast trains 
94. the last musical I saw 
95. fresh fruit 
96. mad dashes 
97. what I find unforgettable 
98. what I find unforgivable 
99. the nature of spring 
100. summer in the city