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Tweet5 Reasons Why Teaching Children to Write is a Great Idea— Writing is an essential life skill for everyone, regardless of the career paths they end up following. That’s why it’s never too early to start teaching kids how to write well. From writing book reports to copying sentences or practicing in their journals, every [...]
Tweet4 Ideas about Writing Games for Kids— While creative writing is an important exercise for students, helping them get inspired to write can sometimes be a challenge. Journal prompts and story starters are a great way to get the creative juices going, but sometimes kids need something different to hold their interest. When your students [...]
TweetElementary character education— The truth of the matter is that elementary character education usually starts at home, but it should also be noted that schools play an important role in the development of a child’s character as well. Most of the values learned at home will be honed in school, and as such it is important [...]
TweetHow to Write Prompts: Steps Anyone Can Follow— Highly engaging writing prompts spark the creativity of the writer and ignite their imagination. (We all know that imagination is key to excellent writing that both engages and pleases readers.) Moreover, writing ideas and prompts aid, guide and assist writers in developing their skill and talent. Prompts even help [...]
TweetKids Inspiration: Four Tips to Cultivate Creativity Some kids are lucky enough to have minds brimming with inspiration and new ideas at all times—but other kids need a bit of extra help to get the wheels turning. Whether they’re suffering from a lack of ideas or feeling stifled by the fear of expressing themselves, it’s [...]
TweetHow 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 your duty to make sure your kids fulfill all their [...]
TweetPlanning for the Future: Use Journals to Help Kids Set Goals and Define Dreams Whether your kids are looking ahead to high school, college, or potential career paths, it’s never too early to start thinking about the future. Journaling is one of the best ways to help kids plan ahead, as the practice offers a [...]
TweetKids Summer Programs Ideas and Resources— Summer is a time for rest and relaxation, but there’s no reason that kids can’t also learn while doing their favorite activities. When you encourage kids to journal about their summer activities, they have the opportunity to reflect on their experiences. Reflection allows for greater understanding and a deeper [...]
TweetWriting Prompts—A writing prompt can be found anywhere. It can be found in a dictionary, TV ad, newspaper, magazine, picture or on the Internet. are often used by kids (and adults too!) who keep a journal or write creatively. Of course, many writers enjoy using a good writing prompt when they begin a new writing [...]
TweetBullying Statistics— Did you know that 160,000 kids miss school each day for fear of bullying! Moreover, 1 out of 4 kids are bullied every month in the U.S. and 1 in 10 drops out due to repetitive bullying. I think this is unacceptable in every way! In an effort to support Bullying Awareness, I [...]
