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, […]
Teacher & Parent Resources
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 […]
Teaching Tool Idea on Storytelling & Listening
Teaching Tool Idea: Storytelling & Listening Skills for Kids— The National Day of Listening takes place each year in November on the day after Thanksgiving. This celebration, established by StoryCorps, was conceived as a non-commercial alternative to the widespread shopping events that take place each Black Friday. To participate, people record interviews with loved ones […]
Substance Abuse Prevention in Kids
Substance Abuse Prevention: Teacher & Student Resources and A Teacher Resource with 3 Lessons for Students You might not think your students are facing pressure yet to try drugs and alcohol, but more and more kids and teens are being exposed to illicit substances each year. Research shows that drug use is most likely to […]