There’s no such thing as a stupid question… but that doesn’t mean that sometimes we don’t worry we’ll look stupid for asking a question! “Ask a Stupid Question Day” was created in the 1980s by a group of teachers who wanted to make sure their students never felt this way. When they noticed students avoiding […]
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Humor Writing Prompts for Tweens and Teens
Humor Writing Prompts for Tweens and Teens — They say laughter is the best medicine… and these brand new humor writing prompts for tweens and teens are here to prove it! In this special collection of journal prompts, students will have the chance to express what they find funny through several types of humor. First, […]
Fresh, New Topics to Write About
Topics to Write About for Writers Ages 8-80 — Whether you’re eight years old or 80 years old, there’s always something you can learn about yourself and the world around you when you take a few minutes to write and reflect. To help you get started, we’ve put together 33 new topics to write about […]
31 Healthy Aging Prompts for Adults
Healthy Aging — September is Healthy Aging Month and it’s the perfect time for adults to take some time to reflect on all aspects of their health. We should recognize and applaud ourselves for the things we’re doing well—and also figure out where we still have room for improvement. Healthy Aging Month is all about […]
What If Journal Writing Prompts
“What If” Writing Ideas— As a teacher, you’ve probably heard the phrase “What if?” from your students more times than you can count. They may come up to you with pleading eyes, and say “What if you postponed the quiz just one more day?” They also may try to play devil’s advocate with you, “But what […]
53 Daily Writing Prompts for Adults
Writing on a daily basis is an excellent tool to help writers develop their skills, to overcome writer’s block or to explore new writing frontiers. Writing prompts can inspire new ideas and spark the imagination. Adult writers — from beginner to advanced — may find it helpful to use writing prompts when they wish to […]