Silly Writing Prompts That Get Students Laughing
Laughter is one of the most powerful tools in a teacher’s repertoire. When students are laughing, they are engaged and energized. Transitioning from a blank page to a completed story can be intimidating for young learners, but silly writing prompts give them a fun...
Laugh, Move, Learn: Vocabulary Activities for 3rd Grade with Built-In Fun
Vocabulary lessons for 3rd grade can be both fun and impactful. When students move, collaborate and actively engage with new words, they are far more likely to use them with confidence. By 3rd grade, academic expectations increase. Students must read longer texts,...
Mini Book and Journal Ideas to Support Sentence Building in Kindergarten
Early writing development is an exciting part of kindergarten. It is often the year when students move from drawing and labeling to forming complete thoughts on paper. When students begin expressing ideas in full sentences, they are building the foundation for...