When students write fictional stories in elementary school and middle school, they naturally tend to focus more on the plot and the progression of the story. But in high school, teens have a more nuanced understanding of how plot is so often driven by characters and the emotions that influence them. That means that fiction […]
Creative Writing
33 Good Story Prompts
Many students begin making up their own stories when they are young and full of imagination. But as kids grow up, their creativity is sometimes stifled—and not encouraged as it should be. Fortunately, journaling is a powerful way to keep kids thinking, dreaming, and creating even as they age. Encouraging your students to write creatively […]
7 Reasons Why I Love Creative Writing
Guest Post by Betty Sims—Some people are just born to write and I’m one of them! From the time I was able to spell CAT, I’ve always loved putting pen to paper to express my thoughts or create new worlds and experiences far beyond my own. As an adult, I spend a good deal of […]
Short Story Prompts
Journaling is a wonderful way to help students become more comfortable in their writing and in expressing their own ideas—and its benefits are even more incredible when kids begin journaling at a young age. That’s why we’ve designed a new set of 32 short story prompts especially for elementary school students. Practicing short story writing […]
33 Creative Writing Prompts
Creative writing can be so much fun, and it builds important writing skills. The best way to improve your writing skills is to make sure you’re writing daily. Of course, sometimes it can be tough to figure out what to write about as you hone your skills. Creative writing prompts provide some inspiration to help […]
34 Creative Writing Prompts
It is time to sit down to write something for fun, but now you are stuck. Maybe you have so many ideas that you are having trouble picking just one. You might be like many creative writers who can’t think of anything new to write about all of the time. To be clear, you aren’t […]
