3 Thought-Provoking Prompts for 1st Grade Opinion Writing
Writing often comes easiest when you’re describing something you love. Kids may not be particularly excited about a typical writing assignment, but ask them to talk about an adventure they’d like to go on or debate which is the best Pokemon, and their eyes light up....
4 Sweet Valentine’s Day Writing Activities for Kindergarten
February is a time for red rose bouquets, candy boxes, and heart-shaped cards. But Valentine’s Day isn’t just about what you get or who you get it from—it’s about celebrating love in all its forms, expressing love and feeling loved in return. And what better way to...
Exploring Theme: 2 In-Depth Lesson Plans for 2nd Grade
Theme can be one of the most interesting concepts to teach young readers and writers, but it can also come as a bit of a challenge. When writing about the theme of a story, your students can’t simply look it up in the text, as they would a character’s name or plot...