3 Free (and Fun!) Ideas for Publishing Student Work
My students never cease to amaze me with their creativity. As adults, we tend to filter and restrict ourselves, worrying that we’ll appear too silly, too ridiculous, or too “out there.” Most kids, on the other hand, don’t have those filters yet. Because of their...
5 Spooky Halloween Writing Prompts for Elementary School
October is truly one of the most magical months of the year. There’s something about the turning of the leaves and that crisp autumn chill creeping into the air that calls to the storytellers within us and begs us to spin some spine-tingling campfire tales. And...
Inspiring Student Motivation: The Magic of Becoming a Published Author
I love what I do. Knowing that every day I get to help students all across the country become published authors is a magical feeling; seeing the pride and joy the process brings them is priceless. There’s one reaction in particular I’ll never forget. A few years ago,...