Creative writing in all forms has immeasurable benefits for young minds—but short stories are without a doubt one of the most effective ways to get those brains turning. When students write short stories, they practice a number of key creative skills, including imagination, critical thinking, description, consequence, and empathy. These all-new creative story ideas for […]
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31 Questions to Get to Know Someone for Kids
Questions to Get to Know Someone — Childhood is a time of exploration and self-discovery as kids learn who they are and how to navigate their places in the world. With that in mind, it’s little wonder that many elementary school kids are eager to tell people all about themselves and the things that interest […]
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 […]
Life Skills for Kids: Writing Prompts for Middle Schoolers
Life Skills for Kids: What Middle Schoolers Need to Know That They Don’t Learn in School— Kids learn all kinds of valuable things in school—but between arithmetic and science classes, some important life skills simply don’t make it into the curriculum. And though some of these lessons will be taught at home, many students will […]
Essay Topics for Kids
Students will write all types of essays throughout their academic careers—and there’s no better time than right now to give them some extra practice. By the time students reach high school, they should have a clear understanding of various essay forms and the ability to effectively and cohesively present their point of view through each […]