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Teaching Fiction Writing: Four Things Your Students Should Know Before Getting Started Learning to write fiction is an important part of any student’s education—which is why many classrooms have children begin writing their own stories from as early on as first grade. Fiction helps
Creative Writing Resources for Teachers, Kids and Parents— Writing offers many benefits to students, but the ability to explore new worlds is undoubtedly one of the most important. Whether they’re writing creatively or considering a topic of personal reflection, writing improves critical thinking skills
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 wellbeing. Bullying is a major epidemic facing today’s schools and children. From stealing someone’s lunch money to
Creative writing for children is an important activity to teach to kids— We all know that stories are a big hit when it comes to children and what better way to take advantage of this fact than to let them make up their own!
From the Desk of Jill Schoenberg— Yes, it’s official… 365 Writing Prompts for Kids is my latest endeavor, and I’m very excited about it! The kids writing ideas in this series are sorted by month and are a mix of creative, fun and inspirational writing
How to Teach Kids Good Study Habits— Homework is a fact of life. If you have school-age children, you’ve probably found yourself doing math problems or helping with English essays. But parenting does not necessarily mean that you’re stuck doing homework again. Although it
Is childhood creativity becoming a thing of the past? If so, what impact will this have on our children? On their futures? On the future of business? On innovation and imagination? Take a look at this interesting info-graphic that outlines the changes in childhood
Journaling: A Great Summertime Activity for Kids— Parents are always looking for great summertime activities that will keep their kids occupied and out of trouble. As summer gets well underway parents will sometimes scramble to sign up their kids for camps or various other summer
Fourth of July Writing Ideas— The Fourth of July is a beloved American holiday – a time when families indulge in fireworks, food, and friendship. As the summer holiday approaches, give children the chance to think about their favorite Fourth of July activities and
It’s the first day of summer and, as usual, I have journaling on my mind. I thought maybe you would too. Maybe you have some summer journaling in mind for your kids. I think that is a fantastic idea! Through journaling, children can explore their
