Young Authors in the Spotlight: Celebrating the Winners of the 2018 National Book Challenge
The results are in, and the winners of the 2017-2018 National Book Challenge have been announced! It’s an exciting time, not just for the students whose books won the challenge, but young authors everywhere who hope to be published someday. Seeing these young writers...
Tips for Teaching Narrative Writing to 1st Grade Students
As a 1st grade teacher, it’s your privilege—and unique challenge—to introduce kids to the art of creating and sharing their own stories. Teaching narrative writing to 1st grade students is a bit of a balancing act, as it’s up to you to explain something as potentially...
Creative Name Writing Activities for 1st Grade
What’s in a name? A bunch of letters, sure, but also a unique opportunity for your 1st grade students to practice their handwriting and spelling skills. Often, one of the very first—and most important—lessons we teach kids to spell is their own names. And, like any...