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If you’ve been teaching writing for any amount of time, you’re bound to have heard the words, (sometimes in a whining voice), “I don’t know what to write about.” Children, with their vast and creative imaginations, can still have difficulty coming up with ideas for stories. Writer’s block can strike at any age. It frustrates… Continue reading 6 Ways to Generate Ideas for Writing
Teaching short stories during the first month of school is a simple and effective way to get upper elementary to middle school students acclimated to Language Arts or English classes. As novel units are the new paradigm for reading instruction for older students, short stories in the classroom still have a place too. With so… Continue reading Short Stories in the Classroom
Robots. It’s a concept that has fascinated children and adults alike. My son went through a huge robot phase. He danced like a robot, watched robot movies, and even had a robot-themed 4th birthday party. Now that he is in upper elementary school, I thought it would be a great time to read this exciting… Continue reading 5 Classroom Activities for The Wild Robot
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