Harvesting Happiness: How Gardening Can Help a Child with Behavioral Problems Hobbies are a valuable part of learning and development for any child. But for those who suffer from emotional and behavioral problems, hobbies can be a life-saving aid; helping a child to improve social skills, teach focus, encourage creativity and boost self-esteem. Choosing the […]
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52 Easy Writing Prompts
Easy Writing Prompts — It’s never too early to help kids develop the healthy skill of daily reflective writing—and elementary school is the perfect time to begin the habit. Regular journal writing is a wonderful practice with life-long benefits for kids who start young. Journaling improves reasoning and deductive skills, promotes reflective and careful thought, […]
31 of the Best Writing Prompts for Elementary School Students
Best Writing Prompts for Kids— Whether your students are still honing their writing skills or they’ve been writing book reports and short stories for years, there’s no such thing as too much practice! Journaling is one of the most effective ways for kids to become better, more confident writers—and in turn, better, more confident students. That’s […]
68 Daily Writing Prompts for Everyone
68 Daily Writing Prompts Everyone Can Enjoy (for Ages 12 to Adult)— Whether you have a student who needs practice writing or are a busy professional who needs a place to relax and unpack your heavy mind, journaling could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Regular journal writing is a healthy and constructive tool that […]
What If Journal Writing Prompts
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 if the principal […]
32 Daily Journal Ideas
Have you been searching for a fun and effective way to boost your students’ self-confidence and creativity? Look no further than the act of daily journaling! Journaling is a creative and empowering way for kids to get more comfortable expressing their thoughts—and to help them understand that their ideas and feelings are valid and deserve […]