Using Weather as a Plot Device: 3 Writing Prompts for Elementary School Students
The weather can be used as a plot device to set the mood of a location. In Gothic literature, for example, dark and stormy weather is often used to create suspense. In literature, the weather plays a variety of roles. There are many examples where extreme weather is a...
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...