Creative writing offers so many benefits for kids. It helps them tap into their imagination and develops their creativity, which teaches them to think outside the box. It’s also fun, boosts their confidence, and gives them a wonderful outlet for self-expression. Sometimes kids have a tough time knowing how to start their stories. If this […]
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32 Story Writing Tips & Prompts for Kids
Story Writing Tips and World-Building Prompts for Middle School Students — Some stories are interesting because of what happens, while others catch a reader’s interest simply because of where they happen. These world-building prompts for middle schoolers focus on the latter, offering interesting premises that students can use to create worlds upon which they will […]
Elf on the Shelf Fun Story Ideas
The holiday season is fast approaching and children will be getting into the festive spirit of the season. Teachers and parents know that children learn best when they are enjoying themselves in the process, which is why it’s a great idea to incorporate holiday themes and ideas into the curriculum. In the last several years, […]
Story Writing Prompts
Stories fuel us as human beings. From the most gripping fantasy to the rawest memoir, it is the stories we tell one another that help define who we are. Teaching our youth to tell their own stories, whether fiction or nonfiction, is an excellent way to boost their sense of selves, instill good communication technique […]
30 Short Story Ideas with a Twist
One of the joys of teaching middle school students is getting to see the way they straddle the line between childhood and adulthood. In many ways, their views of the world are often still so childlike—but each day, they learn more and become more adept at critical thinking and making connections between people and events […]
Fun Story Starters for Kids
One of our favorite ways to engage middle school students who are bored with regular English classes is to ask them to write their own stories. Students who don’t see the value in reading and writing (or who simply struggle with these activities) are often well served by the chance to take their pens into […]
