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Fabulously Fun Story Writing Prompts and Ideas for Students— Creative writing is important for kids because it allows them to express their imaginations—but it also teaches discipline and a measure of control. Though kids might think that anything goes when they write fictional stories,
For many kids, writing stories is an immensely formative experience. Stories give kids a powerful outlet for creativity and also help them become more comfortable with their own thoughts and ideas. Students often are naturally drawn to stories and art projects when they begin
With these new creative writing story starters, students will enjoy 56 fun boosts of creativity. Each story starter gives students a starting point from which they can take any number of directions. They’ll think about what they would do if they found $1000 on
Journaling Joys From the desk of Jill Schoenberg— One sunny day, a few years back, I was sorting through a keepsake box of stuff from my childhood and discovered some diaries from when I was a child between the ages of 8 – 12.
53 Black History Month Writing Ideas are Perfect for Elementary and Middle School Kids (but great for adults too!) 🙂 While you’re teaching your students about Black History Month this February, engage them further by pushing them to learn about what Black History really
Welcome, welcome, welcome! My name is Jill Schoenberg, and I am thrilled you found my writing ideas and journal prompts blog. My passion is sharing fabulous journaling ideas, creative writing prompts, and fun topics with parents, kids, teachers, and students. On my site, you
One sunny day, many years ago, I was sorting through a keepsake box of stuff from my childhood when I discovered some of my diaries. You know the ones with the little locks? Well the locks were all broken (thanks to my brothers!), but
Journaling for Preteens— Believe it or not, every human being has a life story worth telling. We each experience those things that make us happy or sad, we each face problems and we each have relationships with other human beings, all coming together to
Story Starters & Writing Ideas for Elementary Kids – Oh the many joys of journaling! I love to write about journaling tips, creative journaling, and journal writing techniques. But I am most often asked for a listing of journaling topics and prompts. Writing in a
As the school year begins, many middle school students are heading back to the classrooms ready to meet their friends and start having fun together in the hallways once more. While there are familiar faces around, there also are sure to be a few
