Sixth grade is a big year—and as your students enter middle school for the first time and begin looking toward high school, it’s more important than ever before to introduce them to activities that promote healthy reflection and self-expression. Without a doubt, journaling is one of the best tools to guide students through this time […]
Prompts by Grade
35 Great Writing Prompts
Use this List of Great Writing Prompts in Your High School Classroom ( or elsewhere!)— A unique list of 35 thought-provoking writing prompts especially for high school students. These prompts dig a little deeper than most so check them out today! The high school years are a confusing time—because they’re the first time when teens […]
Back to School Activities (K-2) & Bonus Writing Prompts
1st Day of School Activities for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade Students + Bonus 15 Writing Prompts to Kick off the School Year— August has arrived, which means that it’s time to start preparing for the back-to-school season. As you buy the new decorations for your classroom and create the themes for this year’s […]
31 High School Writing Prompts for 9th Graders
Fresh Writing Ideas for Teens— Freshman year of high school is all about new beginnings, new responsibilities, and new challenges. And whether your students are excited or apprehensive about the coming year, one thing is for sure—they are at an important crossroads, and the path they choose will have major ramifications on the rest of their […]
Prompts by Grade Level
Journal Prompts and Writing Ideas by Grade Level (K-12) In these writing prompts organized by grade level, there are fun prompts for kindergarteners, writing ideas for elementary kids and middles school students, and even some creative writing prompts for high schoolers. These journal and writing ideas are sure to enthuse students and get them excited […]
30 Creative Journal Prompts for Elementary Kids
Creative Journal Prompts for Elementary School Students— Introducing journaling to students at a young age can have a major impact on their comfort level with writing and their creativity throughout the rest of their lives. Kids who practice journaling on a regular basis are better at writing and communicating their thoughts—and they also build important […]