Writing Ideas for Kids about the Arts— It’s not hard to get young kids into art—but as students get older and develop more inhibitions about expressing themselves creatively, many of them stop enjoying art and the diverse opportunities it can bring. Whether you have students who are reluctant to create their own art, or whether […]
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30 Leadership Writing Prompt Ideas for Kids
Leadership Writing Prompts— Some kids are born natural leaders, and others are more comfortable following along with the crowd. But whether your students prefer to take charge or listen to instructions—and whether or not they already think they know which category they fall into—it’s still a good idea to encourage each child in your class to […]
32 Storytelling Writing Prompts for Kids
The Value of Storytelling Writing Prompts for Kids — This year’s National Day of Listening celebration takes place on November 29th, but you can start getting students involved now. The StoryCorps program asks participants to record a short interview with a loved one in order to preserve and share their stories. While families are gathered […]
32 Substance Abuse Prevention Writing Ideas for Kids
In these 32 new writing prompts, students will think about the prevalence and availability of drugs and alcohol, as well as the mental and physical effects that substance abuse can have on a person. As they imagine ways to say no and figure out how they would help a friend who was having trouble with […]
31 Bullying Awareness Writing Prompts for Students
Though most kids have been teased or laughed at on occasion, some students have to deal with long-term harassment that is psychologically and physically harmful to their well being. Bullying is a major epidemic facing today’s schools and children. From stealing someone’s lunch money to spreading rumors online, bullying takes place everywhere—and it’s up to […]
50 Right to Privacy Prompt Ideas for Kids
50 Journal Prompt Ideas for Kids About Right to Privacy— After Edward Snowden, a former employee of the National Security Agency (NSA), leaked a series of classified documents to the press, people around the world have been talking about government surveillance and privacy concerns. Though these issues are controversial and complex, it’s important for students […]