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Evan Moor Writing

Recommended Ages

K–6th grades

Evan-Moor Writing is a series of workbooks and curricula that build composition skills from kindergarten through middle school. Titles cover fundamentals like sentence structure, paragraphs, and story writing, often through incremental, scaffolded lessons that can be completed in short daily sessions. Developed by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, known for teacher-created materials, the series is designed to fit easily into classroom and homeschool routines. Parents appreciate the clear instructions, reproducible pages in many editions, and the way topics spiral to reinforce skills over time. It’s a solid fit for families seeking straightforward, reasonably priced writing practice without a lot of prep. The format is traditional and more workbook-oriented than open-ended, which may not suit highly creative learners on its own, but it pairs well with richer writing projects. For best value, use the structured exercises to build mechanics, then immediately apply those skills in real writing your child cares about.

Great for families who want structured, secular writing practice in small, predictable daily chunks, and for kids who respond well to checkboxes, graphic organizers, and clear step‑by‑step prompts.

Pros

Parents consistently praise Evan-Moor’s writing resources (like Daily 6‑Trait Writing and Real‑World Writing) for being affordable, colorful, and truly open‑and‑go, with bite‑sized daily lessons that cover key skills without requiring major planning. 

Cons

Critics note that the short workbook tasks don’t always translate into stronger long-form writing, can feel formulaic or repetitive over time, and usually need to be paired with more authentic composition, journaling, or project-based writing.

Most ESAs and charters that fund secular curriculum will reimburse Evan-Moor workbooks when ordered through approved school vendors or online curriculum stores. Families should confirm whether digital licenses or print copies are covered.

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Evan Moor Writing Mission

Evan-Moor’s writing resources are designed to give parents and teachers an affordable, open-and-go way to build strong writers from the early grades through middle school. Their mission is to create engaging, standards-aligned lessons that gradually develop key skills—sentence construction, paragraph organization, and multi-paragraph pieces—while still nurturing curiosity and creativity.

Evan Moor Writing Story

The Evan-Moor writing line grew out of the founders’ early classroom experience, when they began creating their own illustrated, hands-on lessons to help struggling students express their ideas on paper. Those photocopied activities eventually became the first Evan-Moor books, and over time the catalog expanded into a full suite of writing workbooks, daily practice materials, and teacher resources used in schools and homeschools around the world. Today, their writing series continues that original spirit—clear models, lots of practice, and step-by-step support that makes teaching writing feel manageable for busy adults.

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FAQ: Additional Details about Evan Moor Writing

Your child might start the day by completing a half-page exercise: circling stronger verbs, rearranging jumbled sentences, or writing a few lines in response to a prompt. Over the week, these small pieces add up to a finished paragraph or short composition. The tone is friendly and straightforward, with lots of white space and clear directions.

Evan-Moor writing titles (such as Daily 6-Trait Writing or Paragraph Writing) function as open-and-go workbooks that build skills through short daily lessons. Students complete one small task per day, from brainstorming and sentence combining to drafting and revising short pieces, while parents follow the built-in schedule or weave pages into a broader language arts plan.

Parents introduce each new skill, model sample sentences when needed, and give quick feedback on daily work. Many families find that 5–10 minutes of joint review per day is enough, with older kids doing most tasks on their own and parents focusing on encouragement and gentle revision suggestions.

Prerequisites vary by level. Early books expect basic sentence-writing and handwriting; upper elementary and middle school titles assume students can read directions independently and write short paragraphs.

Evan Moor Writing offers structured, incremental practice in writing skills, which can help ADHD and autistic kids who benefit from clear models and consistent routines. For dysgraphic or reluctant writers, families often scribe, use speech‑to‑text, or cut back on volume while keeping the structure.

Not built specifically for 2e, but the bite‑sized lessons can work for kids who need clear structure and repeated models. You may want to scribe, type, or cut back on repetition for learners with dysgraphia, ADHD, or autistic burnout.

Refund policies depend on the seller. Physical books in new condition can usually be returned within a set timeframe; PDFs and other digital products are typically non-refundable once purchased.

It’s not the best choice for unschoolers, kids who loathe worksheets, or families looking for a full, mentor-text-based composition program that develops voice and deep revision skills on its own.

Popular alternatives include Brave Writer, Writing & Rhetoric, IEW’s Structure and Style, or even freewriting plus a separate grammar program, depending on how much structure you want.

Evan-Moor refreshes covers, adds digital versions, and occasionally updates content to better match current standards and classroom practice. Ebook and print-and-go licenses make it easier to reuse with multiple children.

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Meet Joy and Jo Ellen

Joy Evans and Jo Ellen Moore were elementary teachers in Monterey, California who founded Evan-Moor Educational Publishers in 1979 after seeing how much their own students responded to simple, art-infused lessons. Together with Joy’s brother Bill Evans, they built a company that specializes in PreK–8 resources that blend direct skill practice with playful, accessible activities. A fun fact: the “Evan” and “Moor” in the company name come from the founders’ own last names, a quiet nod to the teacher-created roots behind every book.