by Studentreasures | Feb. 16, 2018 | Student Publishing
Kids’ books may not be the first thing that comes to mind when talking about high art or classic literature, but I’ve always found children’s story books to be among the most compelling methods of storytelling out there. Balanced perfectly at the crossroads between...
by Studentreasures | Feb. 9, 2018 | Writing Prompts
Writing often comes easiest when you’re describing something you love. Kids may not be particularly excited about a typical writing assignment, but ask them to talk about an adventure they’d like to go on or debate which is the best Pokemon, and their eyes light up....
by Studentreasures | Feb. 8, 2018 | Writing Skill-Building Activity
February is a time for red rose bouquets, candy boxes, and heart-shaped cards. But Valentine’s Day isn’t just about what you get or who you get it from—it’s about celebrating love in all its forms, expressing love and feeling loved in return. And what better way to...
by Studentreasures | Jan. 26, 2018 | Teaching Strategies
Theme can be one of the most interesting concepts to teach young readers and writers, but it can also come as a bit of a challenge. When writing about the theme of a story, your students can’t simply look it up in the text, as they would a character’s name or plot...
by Studentreasures | Jan. 25, 2018 | Student Publishing
One of the my favorite things about teaching a kindergarten class has always been helping students learn to read and write. There’s something truly special about opening that door for them and watching the letters on the page slowly come to life. It’s like teaching...
