National Pet Day Journal Prompts to Celebrate Our Furry Friends— Though many pet owners put their furry friends first every day, National Pet Day is a very special holiday that encourages people to give greater attention to animals who could use a little extra love. Held each year on April 11th, this day of recognition […]
Prompts for Holidays
Christmas Writing
Christmas Writing Classroom Activities + 12 Bonus Journal Prompts— The five fabulous writing activities and twelve fun writing prompts outlined below will encourage your students to put their writing skills to good use while also helping them think critically and creatively. Let’s celebrate Christmas time with some fun writing activities and prompts! The Christmas season is […]
Thanksgiving Activities and Bonus Prompts
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids + 10 Bonus Writing Prompts— November ushers in the season of gratitude and it’s the perfect time to begin instilling this attitude in your students. In the weeks leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, you will want to include some valuable lessons about being thankful as well as add in a […]
Scary Story Ideas for Middle School
Shortly after the school year begins and the calendar turns to October, it’s time to start celebrating spooks and frights in your classroom. While many middle school students have moved on from the years of classroom parties, it’s still fun to get a little creative and a little scary with your lesson plans. Encouraging your […]
Cinco de Mayo Facts
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 […]
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 […]