Journals, Writing Topics, Prompts for Kids, Story Starters & More!
TweetCreative 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! Encouraging children to explore their minds and express their thoughts through [...]
TweetFrom 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 prompts written especially for kids ages 7 – 12. Below are some [...]
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 [...]
TweetJournaling: 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 programs. Many parents prefer that their children stay active with [...]
TweetFourth 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 the significance behind the holiday. Here are My Top 5 Favorite [...]
TweetParent and Kid Summer Journaling Activity— Concerned former youth worker and Youth Studies graduate promotes journal keeping in a way that helps parents and kids connect and that has a self-esteem building emphasis at the heart of the experience. Parent Kid Summer Journaling Activity A well loved kids journal, Journal Buddies, helps parents and kids [...]
TweetConfidence and Self Esteem: Four Tips for Parents and Caregivers Promoting confidence and self esteem in your child is one of the most important things you can do for his or her happiness and success. Children with higher levels of confidence and self esteem are more likely to be satisfied with their abilities and to [...]
TweetJournaling and Exploring Dreams — Exploring our dreams, fantasies, and ambitions through journaling has a positive effect on our self-esteem and confidence. Our dreams and fantasies can tell us a lot about ourselves and also help us develop our ambitions. And our ambitions lead us to setting goals and accomplishing them. Dreams are a sequence [...]
TweetCreative Writing Activities— It is important to provide creative writing activities when teaching students about this fun writing genre. All good teachers know it is very unlikely that a blank paper will do very much to inspire a student to write. Therefore, something must be done to help children jump-start their creative juices and get [...]
