As you prepare your curriculum for May, it is important to consider incorporating culture and flavor into your lesson plans. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated, quite obviously, on May 5. This is a great time to introduce your students to this holiday, to explain the history of it, and to […]
Prompts for Holidays
10 St Patrick’s Day Story Starters
St Patrick’s Day— It’s a holiday filled with mischievous fun and magical discoveries at the end of the rainbow. Students love the excitement surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, so it’s great to capitalize on that joy and incorporate the holiday into your classroom lesson plans. If your students keep a journal in your class or creative writing […]
35 Hanukkah Holiday Journal Writing Ideas for Kids
The fun and excitement of the holiday season provides creative writing and journaling opportunities for kids to explore the various religious and spiritual practices that take place this time of year. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and is also known as the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication. Hanukkah, which is celebrated […]
22 Writing Ideas about Halloween
Halloween Writing Prompts & Ideas— Sometimes writing can be tough, but when you have a list of great ideas to inspire you very often the writing experience begins to flow and becomes so much easier. We hope you have a spook-tacular time exploring these new Halloween writing ideas listed below! Halloween is a holiday of fun and creativity and many people […]
December Writing Ideas: 30 Holiday Journal Prompts
The holiday season is a joyous time filled with love, laughter, and happy memories. It’s also a great opportunity for kids to get creative and have fun with some silly journal prompts. Invite students to write about their favorite memories and to create some new ones with these special holiday journal prompts! During December, students will […]
Women’s History Month Writing Prompts: 50 Ideas
Women’s History Month Writing Ideas— March is Women’s History Month (and March 8th is International Women’s Day), and it is the perfect opportunity to get your students thinking about the roles of women in America and the ways in which women still struggle to gain equality. Use these journal prompts to teach students about the importance […]
