Journals, Writing Topics, Prompts for Kids, Story Starters & More!
TweetJournal Prompts for Kids— Each year on the first Sunday in August, people around the world celebrate their friends and the love they share. Friendship Day will be celebrated on August 5th this year, and it’s an important time for kids to reflect on some of the most important relationships in their lives. When we [...]
TweetSummer Writing Ideas for Camp Kids & Summer Programs Participants— Whether they attend an overnight camp for several weeks or attend a few days of local camp activities, kids look forward to the exciting atmosphere that can only be found during summer programs. Away from the routine of traditional school days and full of friends [...]
TweetCreative Writing Tips— Creative writing involves different types of writing. A poem, song, short story, novelette, novel, fiction and nonfiction are all included in this genre. Creative writing is not just about providing information but it also involves the art of writing with powerful emotions, engaging ideas and deep thoughts. Writing in this style entails [...]
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 [...]
TweetCreative 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 [...]
TweetBullying 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 [...]
TweetPreteen 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 [...]
TweetCharacter 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 [...]
TweetSHARED 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 [...]
TweetJournal 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 [...]
