Fun and Easy Journal Prompt Ideas for First Graders—Enjoy this fantastic listing of 1st Grade Journaling Prompts. Use them, share them, and have fun with them. Above all, just be sure to get and keep you precious students writing in their journals this school year. Journaling is a rewarding activity for people of all ages, […]
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Character Building Activities for Kids
Teaching kids to have good morals and values is tough, but it is perhaps one of the most important jobs that parents and teachers have. In order to instill good values from a young age, we recommend using character building activities that teach things like empathy, kindness, respect, and honesty. Character building activities that focus […]
What is Good Character?
What Is Good Character? What does it mean to have good character? And how do you know if someone has it? These are tough questions to answer, even for most adults. That’s why it’s so hard to teach kids about character—and even harder to help shape their characters in a positive direction. To do so, […]
Valentine Free Printable Journal Page
Valentine’s Day Printable Journal and Prompts for Students I invite you to elevate journal writing to a wildly enjoyable adventure full of discovery and expression for your students. Use the free, printable guided journal page, writing prompt ideas, and the three journaling tips outlined below to help move the journaling process along joyfully and creatively for […]
Dealing with Bullies
Imagine you are at the office one late morning when you suddenly received a call from the school principal. There has been an incident involving your seven-year-old son and another kid in school. It turned out he was bullied by his classmate and ended up crying so hard that he just wanted to go home […]
Creative Writing Practice: 5 Tips for Teachers
Five Ways to Work More Creative Writing Practice Into Your Students’ Days Preparing to teach a creative writing class? Before you dive right in and start doling out journal prompts and story-starters, it’s essential to make sure you’re truly ready to begin teaching your students about the merits and value of creative writing. Use these […]