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Summer vacation gives students and teachers a chance to relax, decompress, and prepare for the next school year. However, some skills that students learn throughout the year can be lost if they’re not practiced regularly. Encouraging students to keep writing over the summer helps them document their experiences and also keeps their writing skills fresh. …
As students get older, they learn more and more about the world around them. This means that they learn about all of the great and wonderful things, but also about all of the ugly and negative things that exist as well. Writing about injustice, racism, and social justice can feel like a controversial topic—and it …
’80s and ’90s kids grew up with Pokemon, and now they’re raising a generation of kids who love Pokemon just a much—in a franchise that still has original content being created all the time. If you’ve got reluctant writers in your class, then you know that you have to get creative when it comes to …
Although it was written in the 18th century, the U.S. Constitution is the principle by which our country lives. This means that it is very important for students to read, learn about, and understand the Constitution and how it affects their lives—even in ways that they’d never realized. As you study American History and the …
Labor Day is an important American holiday, but students might not know why or understand its significance until they learn more about it. By celebrating the hard work put forth by the members of our community, we teach children the value of hard work and perseverance. Below you’ll find a list of prompts that encourage …
Sometimes, students express themselves best through their art. And while each artistic student has their own unique style, branching out and trying new styles is a great way to fight artistic block and to challenge the student to try new things. Below, you’ll find a list of character prompts for those students who are either …
Boredom is an enemy of everyone and needs to be dealt with appropriately. Keeping students from getting bored means that they get themselves in less trouble. Combating boredom with writing prompts can provide a constructive activity for students instead of being bored and getting into mischief. This list of prompts should help students develop their …
Although it is important for students to learn about the world as a whole, knowing the history of the country they live in is just as important. From an early age, we teach students about patriotism, what it means to be a good citizen, and brief American history. Below is a list of writing prompts …
Journaling is a soothing and reflective process that has proven mental health benefits. If you have students with autism, you know that the writing process doesn’t look the same for neurodivergent people as it does for neurotypical people. These prompts are simple enough that those who struggle with writing can answer them simply, either with …
Today we have created something special for you, 15 unique pictures with downloadable PDFs to use as writing stimulus. We know from all the feedback you’ve been giving us that you’re really enjoying our other writing inspiration pictures, so we’re excited to share these with you. Why use these? Writing like any other skill needs …
