3 Engaging Halloween Writing Activities for 2nd Grade
October is many things to many people. To those in the northern hemisphere, it is the epitome of autumn; in the southern half of the world, it is the crown jewel of spring. It is the month of the hunter’s moon, when constellations Libra and Scorpio reign over the...
Dear Diary Day: Introspective Journal Prompts for 3rd Graders
Diaries are readers’ and writers’ best friend. Keeping a diary can provide a much-needed creative outlet, a safe place to vent frustrations and wonder about the future. Published diaries and public blogs can entertain, amuse and help readers who have faced struggles...
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...