December 1st is known as Rosa Parks Day in the United States, a day dedicated to celebrating arguably one of the most important civil rights leaders in U.S. history. As students learn about civil rights and American Heroes, they’ll learn about Rosa Parks and her incredible bravery. Reflecting on what they learn will help them …
As your second-grade students make their way through the school year, their imaginations will grow right along with the new skills they’re learning. By encouraging your students to express themselves in many ways, you will begin to help them understand the value of reflection and recollection. One of the best ways for young students to …
Teaching young students about the importance of perseverance early in their education gives them the mindset that they need to continue working hard to achieve their goals. For some students, this trait comes easily. For others, it takes some untangling of self-esteem issues and a little bit of hard work. Below, you’ll find a list …
If you’re into writing sci-fi but you want to branch out, give cyberpunk a try! Cyberpunk stories usually center around themes like cybernetic body enhancement, artificial intelligence, capitalism, and class wars. Below, you’ll find a list of writing prompts that you can use to help spark some creativity if you’re in a bit of a …
Are you looking for your next campaign side-quest or one-shot idea? Read ahead for a list of fun and engaging plot ideas to get your party on their next adventure! This is part of a Dungeons and Dragons writing series we’ve published. You can find more here with our D&D character writing prompts, D&D backstory …
Let’s face it – kids love summer break. One way to get them engaged with writing when they’ve only got summer on the brain is to use this excitement to your advantage. Incorporate writing about the upcoming summer into your ELA lessons and watch them come alive with ideas and excitement. Below you’ll find a …
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 …