by Studentreasures | May. 24, 2019 | Writing Skill-Building Activity
Poetry is a great way for students of all ages to learn how to express themselves and the world around them through writing. There are so many different forms of poetry to be explored, that it can seem a little overwhelming at times. By thinking about poetry in terms...
by Studentreasures | Dec. 6, 2018 | Student Publishing
Although teaching poetry to elementary students may be challenging at first, poetry is a lot of fun once they get the hang of it. It’s like dancing with words instead of feet. It can be lyrical or loose and free, a joyous foxtrot or a melancholy minuet. And, like...
by Studentreasures | Oct. 30, 2018 | Classroom Activities
Nothing captures a child’s imagination like a fairy tale. There is a special kind of magic in the words “Once upon a time,” and nothing beats a satisfying “The end.” Though filled with all sorts of things fantastical and strange,...
by Chad Zimmerman | Oct. 19, 2018
Publishing a Sequel to Your Classbook: Ideas Inspired by 6 Famous Sequels Every successful author knows how it feels when their adoring public demands: “When are you writing the sequel?” The question is both a compliment and a challenge. Can you rekindle the magic of...
by Studentreasures | Aug. 10, 2018 | For Parents
Every kid looks forward to the freedom of summer vacation. It’s time for beach weather, pool parties, family trips and—perhaps best of all—no homework! But just because school’s out doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for your child to learn, grow and expand their...
