Just Write is a gentle, step-by-step homeschool creative writing
program designed specifically for younger elementary students (roughly Grades
1–4). Instead of simply assigning a story and hoping for the best, Just Write
teaches children the actual skills and strategies they need to write clear,
interesting, and well-organized stories with growing confidence and pride.
The program focuses on story writing while gently weaving in
grammar, mechanics, and composition skills in a natural, age-appropriate way.
Lessons are short, structured, and full of helpful models and practice
exercises that make writing feel doable instead of overwhelming.
The Three Books:
Just
Write Book 1 (Grades 1–2): Introduces the building blocks of good
storytelling. Students learn pre-writing planning, story elements
(characters, setting, plot), using their senses for vivid descriptions,
expanding sentences, choosing strong words, basic paragraphing,
capitalization, punctuation, editing, titling, and publishing their work.
Just
Write Book 2 (Grades 2–3): Builds on Book 1 with stronger sentence and
paragraph skills, then guides students through the full process of
planning, drafting, revising, and completing their own stories.
Just
Write Book 3 (Grades 3–4): Expands into the four main writing styles
students will need in school and life: narrative, descriptive, expository,
and persuasive. Students practice each style while continuing to improve
story-writing techniques.
Each book has a helpful Teacher’s Guide that includes:
Clear
teaching instructions and lesson plans
Answer
keys
Additional
resource suggestions
Blackline
masters for extra practice
Just Write is an excellent choice for homeschool families
who want a low-pressure, skill-building creative writing program that gives
young children the tools and confidence to become successful writers without
frustration or tears.
Browse all levels of Just Write, including Student Books and
Teacher’s Guides below!
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
