Writing Prompts

Gratitude journaling is a simple habit with a powerful impact. For children and teens, it offers a way to slow down, notice what’s good, and turn

Crunching leaves underfoot, the scent of wood smoke in the air, and the glow of golden trees can make it feel like autumn writes its own stories. With

When summer rolls around, families often hit the road in search of adventure.  This might mean a cross-country road trip, a week at the beach,

Winter's magical atmosphere creates the perfect backdrop for young writers to develop their creative writing skills.  Whether the landscape

You can teach students of all ages how to write a diamante poem. Once they’re familiar with three basic parts of speech—nouns, verbs, and

Kids often enjoy reading poems, such as those by Shel Silverstein, but it can sometimes be a challenge getting them to like writing their own. The key

One of the hardest parts of writing is perfecting the art of description. Adding vivid descriptions, or what writers call sensory details, is what

Although students today don’t have their own memories of the 9/11 events, it’s important that they learn about that day and its long-term effects. One