Spectrum Writing, Grade 1

Spectrum has a complete series for Language Arts. This has been a great fit for our homeschooling family as a complete curriculum (more on that below). However, the series would also be immensely valuable as stand-alone books in different situations. As stand alone books they would be great for the child who is struggling with only one aspect of language arts to get some extra assistance, for summer review, or to help advance a child who is bored in school with a specific aspect of language arts. While the books together make a complete curriculum, they do not reference back-and-forth within each other, so each book can easily be used on its own. This Writing book starts off with a section on writing basics which includes naming things ("I see a __________"), feelings, describing, sentences and questions. It then has three sections on writing - Writing a Story, Writing to Inform, and Writing an Opinion. There is a post-test at the end of each of the four sections which is a nice review of what was learned. This book is very thorough in covering many different types of writing and establishing a good foundation for future writing skills. There is a sufficient amount of space to write in the book. It is a good balance of teaching, and doing. There are a total of 32 lessons. Given the fact that there are usually about 36 weeks in a school year, this is a perfect fit and allows a few extra weeks in case someone is sick, you go on vacation, you want to spend extra time on a lesson, or just to have some fun creative writing at the end. Don't let looks fool you - it looks small, but there is a lot in there! In order to make a complete curriculum you will want to have the following books: - Language Arts (instruction in parts of speech, grammar, and sentence structure) - Reading (this is not helping a child learn to read, this is reading comprehension - reading short stories or passages and then answering questions related to what the child just read) - Phonics (learning to read) - Spelling (weekly spelling lists with different modalities to learn grade appropriate spelling words) - Writing (a great progression in how to write - stories, letters, directions, informative, etc.) For homeschooling purposes this has been wonderful as a complete curriculum. Many other language arts curriculums are an all-in-one deal. 1st grade language arts means 1st grade across the board. However, if your child is a more advanced reader, that means phonics, reading, and maybe spelling will be far too easy at a 1st grade level. Having all the parts in different books allows you to move up or down in grade level(s) to tailor the language arts to fit your child best (they are not connected so that you HAVE to do all on the same level). We do 1st grade language arts and writing, 2nd grade spelling, 3rd grade reading and phonics. I could never do this with an all-in-one without spending a fortune getting all the different levels and then mixing it up. Having separate books also seems to be easier on my child because they feel like they are doing something new when we pull another book out and it gives us the flexibility to do some in the morning, some after lunch, and some on another day without feeling like there are loose ends. OVERALL, I highly recommend the entire Spectrum language arts series of books, and this Writing book in particular is definitely worth the money and is very comprehensive for 1st grade.

As a first-grade teacher, this workbook has been a wonderful addition to my classroom and small-group instruction. The lessons are age-appropriate, easy to follow, and build writing skills step by step. My students especially enjoy the engaging prompts, and I appreciate how the activities reinforce sentence writing, grammar, punctuation, and creative thinking without feeling overwhelming. The pages are perfect for independent practice, morning work, homework, or extra enrichment. I also love that the workbook encourages students to organize their thoughts before writing, which has helped improve their confidence and writing stamina. The quality is excellent, and the workbook provides plenty of practice for the entire school year. Whether you're a teacher looking for supplemental resources or a parent wanting to support your child's writing at home, I highly recommend this workbook. It has been a fantastic investment for helping young writers grow!

If you are looking for a comprehensive, structured way to build your child's confidence in writing, the Spectrum 1st Grade Writing Workbook is a fantastic choice. It starts with essential handwriting practice and smoothly transitions into mechanics like capitalization, punctuation, and basic sentence structure. Beyond just grammar, it actually guides children through the writing process—from brainstorming ideas to drafting simple stories, letters, and opinion pieces. Answer Key Included: Perfect for parents and educators to quickly check progress.

This workbook has been a wonderful addition to my Life Skills classroom! I love the perforated pages because I can easily remove individual worksheets and differentiate for my students’ varying ability levels. The activities are engaging, provide plenty of handwriting and writing practice, and are perfect for reinforcing foundational skills without overwhelming students. It’s a great resource for small groups, independent work, or one-on-one instruction. Highly recommend for special education teachers or anyone working with learners at different levels!

This is a great book for an adult to help a child with writing concepts and skills. This is not a book for a child to work on independently. There is a wide variety of writing skills. There are color pictures and graphic organizers. There are also pages to explain the concept for the adult who is helping the child.

This 1st Grade Writing Workbook is an excellent resource for helping young learners improve their writing skills. I especially like how it guides children through different types of writing, including handwriting practice, story writing, and even opinion and informational pieces. It does a great job introducing the building blocks of structured writing in a way that feels age-appropriate and achievable. The handwriting sections help reinforce neatness and consistency, while the story prompts encourage creativity and imagination. The informational and opinion writing activities are simple but effective in teaching kids how to express ideas clearly. I highly recommended this workbook for parents and teachers looking to support early writing development!

My 6-year-old daughter is in 1st grade and was really struggling in school, especially with writing and staying focused. I decided to try a few of the Spectrum workbooks, including this Writing one, and I can’t believe the difference it made. The lessons are short, clear, and just challenging enough to keep her interested without feeling overwhelmed. We started doing a few pages every day, and not only did her writing improve, but her overall confidence in school went up too. She went from scoring in the 40s on her tests to getting 90s and even 100s! I’m so grateful I found these books they’ve made homework time so much easier and even fun for her. Highly recommend for any parent looking to give their child extra support at home.

I am a first grade teacher, and this is exactly what I needed for my classroom. It offers enrichment for students that are struggling, but also can be used for those that need a little bit of extra work throughout the day. I love the activities, the pictures are vibrant and fun, and it's printed on great quality paper. It's a must have!

I received in a bad condition!!!

Great pre-made worksheets and lessons!

K2の息子用に購入しましたが、答えがフリーなので採点&指導能力が問われます。 私ではムリだったのでプリスクール等ネイティヴに子供自身が聞いて答えてもらえる環境があるならいいと思います。

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Great book, I use this as a supplement for my homeschooled grade 1. He finds it not too easy not to hard, and not boring.