Christmas Writing Classroom Activities + 12 Bonus Journal Prompts — Let’s celebrate Christmas time with some fun writing activities and prompts! The Christmas season is a time to celebrate and live in the moment, but it’s also a great time for reflection. As the calendar year comes to a close and your students prepare for their holiday […]
Prompts for Holidays
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 few fun activities to your lesson plans. Here are […]
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 […]
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 […]