Writer’s Workshop

Writer’s Workshop is an instructional approach that structures writing time around brief mini-lessons, extended independent writing, and one-on-one or small-group conferences. Instead of writing only to prompts, students choose their own topics and move pieces through drafting, revising, editing, and publishing within a predictable routine. Parents and teachers appreciate that this model nurtures voice and stamina while still teaching specific craft skills. Resources like TeachersFirst’s Writer’s Workshop lessons provide free, classroom-tested ideas and printables, making it easier to bring this rich, student-centered writing framework into homeschools or co-ops without purchasing a full curriculum.