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Fun Ways to Teach Fairy Tales

Fun Ways to Teach Fairy Tales

May 5, 2025May 21, 2025

Teaching fairy tales will end happily when you include their literary structure, read aloud fun genre examples, and add engaging activities.

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Creative Writing Prompts for Teens

Creative Writing Prompts for Teens

November 4, 2024June 20, 2024

These 20 creative writing prompts for teens invite them to create characters, set scenes, design plots, and flex their creative muscles!

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Fun Descriptive Writing Activities for Kids

16 Fun Descriptive Writing Activities for Kids

October 7, 2024October 6, 2024

These 16 descriptive writing activities for kids will help them use their words and imaginations to evoke the five senses.

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Back to School Writing Prompts for Elementary

25 Back to School Writing Prompts for Elementary Kids

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Get your students writing with these fun and engaging back to school writing prompts for elementary kids! They’re great for easing into the year!

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Promoting Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom

Promoting Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom

July 22, 2024July 4, 2024

Imagine a classroom full of innovative thinkers. Turn that dream into reality by following these tips to promote creativity in the classroom.

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10 Ways to Use Taylor Swift Lyrics in Teaching

10 Ways to Use Taylor Swift Lyrics in Teaching

June 13, 2024May 24, 2024

From bulletin boards to creative writing, public speaking to ESL, incorporate Taylor Swift lyrics in your classroom.

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9 Minecraft Language Arts Activities for Kids

9 Minecraft Language Arts Activities for Kids

April 1, 2024March 8, 2024

Write descriptions, dialogue, plot lines, plays, and poems using Minecraft as your prompt. Try these Minecraft language arts activities!

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teaching similes and metaphors

Teaching Similes and Metaphors

August 21, 2023August 27, 2023

Teach similes and metaphors in a fun and approachable way with these simple instructions, clear examples, and hands-on activities.

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How and Why to Use Writing Anchor Charts with Students

How and Why to Use Writing Anchor Charts with Students

September 29, 2022May 10, 2023

Do you feel like banging your head against the wall when teaching writing? Writing anchor charts will ease frustration for you and students.

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25 Summer Writing Prompts for Elementary Kids

25 Summer Writing Prompts for Elementary Kids

May 24, 2022April 5, 2023

Keep your kids writing all summer long with these fun summer writing prompts for elementary age students! They’re engaging and creative!

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25 Summer Writing Prompts for Middle Schoolers

25 Summer Writing Prompts for Middle Schoolers

May 12, 2022May 3, 2022

Help your middle school students stay in writing mode with these 25 summer writing prompts. They’re fun and perfect for summer!

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25 Spring Writing Prompts for Elementary Kids

25 Spring Writing Prompts for Elementary Kids

May 11, 2022August 13, 2023

These 25 spring writing prompts will have your elementary students writing all season long.

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25 Spring Writing Prompts for Middle Schoolers

25 Spring Writing Prompts for Middle Schoolers

April 5, 2022April 5, 2023

Getting older students excited about writing can be challenging! These 25 spring writing prompts for middle schoolers make it easier!

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Picture Writing Prompts for Kids

Picture Writing Prompts to Get Students Writing

February 21, 2022April 21, 2025

Using picture writing prompts allows students to think creatively without too much trouble. Here are some ways to use them!

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A No-Prep Way to Teach Writing to Kids

A Fun, No-Prep Way to Teach Writing to Kids

August 16, 2021September 3, 2021

Struggling to teach writing? It can be tricky! Thankfully, Night Zookeeper makes it easier – and a lot more fun for teachers and students!

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Story Starters for Kids

25 Awesome Story Starters for Kids

July 5, 2021April 5, 2023

Give your students a chance to explore their creativity with these fun 25 story starters for kids! They’re perfect for upper elementary!

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Fun Writing Activities for Middle School

Fun Writing Activities for Middle School

June 1, 2021October 16, 2023

Create a classroom of writers with these fun writing activities for middle school students! There’s something for everyone!

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Teaching Creative Writing with Bardsy Homeschool

Teaching Creative Writing

February 4, 2021August 22, 2023

Creative writing – kids either love it or hate it. That’s why it’s so important that when teaching creative writing, it’s done in a way that is engaging, fun, and structured.

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