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Creative Writing Story Starters

Creative Writing Story Starters— With these new creative writing story starters, students will enjoy 56 fun boosts of creativity. Each story starter gives students a starting point from which they can take any number of directions. They’ll think about what they would do if they found $1000 on the ground or what would happen if… more

Bully Facts

Bullying Facts and Statistics – Advice For the Parents of Victims By John W Sheridan Some things never seem to change. I am 61 years old and when I was in school there was the dreaded bully taking advantage of the children who, for no fault of their own, were singled out as targets. This menace… more

Preteen Journaling | Developing Talents & Creating Results

Preteen Journaling— Our qualities, talents, and traits are part of what make up our self-concept. Approachability is an example of a quality and shyness a trait. All of us have a combination of qualities and personality traits, as well as talents at which we excel. All of these are part of what make us who… more

Character Education

Character Education— “People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Character education helps kids learn more about basic morals and values and their importance. Character-building is often included in class lessons and in the supporting curricula used in classrooms across our country. Typical… more

Shared Journaling Between a Boy and His Mom

SHARED JOURNALING BETWEEN A BOY AND HIS MOM LITTLE FALLS, MN, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011: Communicating with children has become more difficult for parents in recent years. With hectic work and school schedules as well as the advancements in technology, television and gaming entertainment many parents are finding it difficult for their child to open up… more

Journal Prompts | Back to School

Journal Prompts – A New School Year It’s that time of the year again when summer ends and a new school year begins. Beginnings are always exciting. And these beginnings provide many new reasons for kids to be encouraged to write down their thoughts. For many students, journal prompts make it easier for them to… more

Journal Prompts: Be Kind to Humankind Week

Journal Prompts: Be Kind to Humankind Week— Be Kind to Humankind Week is all about celebrating kindness in the world, with the belief that kindness can be contagious. Celebrated from August 25-31, the week is a perfect way to get students thinking about how they can focus on kindness during the new school year. These… more

Writing Prompts for Kids - Back to School

Journal Prompts for Kids — Back to School (Part 2)

Journal Prompts for Kids about Back to School Part 2 (see Back to School Journal Prompts Part 1 here)— As your students adjust to a new grade, new teachers, and new lessons, encourage them to explore their thoughts and feelings about the school year with these 53 new journal prompts. From thinking about their influence… more

Writing Prompts for Kids about Back to School

Journal Prompts for Kids — Back to School (Part 1)

Journal Prompts for Kids about Back to School (Part 1)— With the beginning of the new school year, it’s time to get students involved and engaged in journaling once again! Though their minds may still be set to summer mode, these 57 fun journal prompts will have students excited about writing. Students can reflect on… more

Why Journal Writing Can Benefit Your Child

Journal Writing— The art of writing a journal is priceless and timeless but not all people are fond of writing. Many young students find it intimidating and difficult. But there are a lot of benefits if your child ventures into journal writing. You can encourage your child to start writing and make the experience fun.… more