Beat the Winter Blues: 5 Winter Writing Projects for Elementary Students
When winter washes away the bright colors of fall and fills the world with white snow and gray clouds, the winter blues may kick in. Cold temperatures and short days may lead young students to have a less than positive mood in class. With lengthy holiday breaks and...
3 Fun Book Cover Ideas for First Grade Students
Designing a cover is one of the most exciting parts of creating a classbook. When putting together a book with your first-grade class, turn the cover design into a collaborative effort. Let everyone participate in the activity instead of crafting the cover on your own...
Family Traditions: 3 Creative Writing Exercises for Elementary Students
Some students may not have a clear understanding of family traditions, especially at a young age. Help your students appreciate their unique traditions by giving them creative writing activities that talk about the traditions they currently have or ones they would...