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Fun & Easy Thanksgiving Gratitude Activities for Kids

November always seems to fly by in a whirlwind of fall unit studies, changing weather, and holiday preparations. Amidst the busy schedules and seasonal excitement, it can be incredibly easy to lose sight of the core message of the Thanksgiving season: pausing to reflect on what we are genuinely thankful for. Taking the time to… Continue reading Fun & Easy Thanksgiving Gratitude Activities for Kids

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Why Give Students Journal Writing Prompts?

Have you assigned journal writing assignments (prompts) to your students? While an informal and sometimes ungraded assignment, journal entries can help students develop other transferable writing skills. So, what is journal writing exactly? Journal writing is the process of recording personal insights, reflections and questions on assigned or personal topics. Journal projects assigned in class… Continue reading Why Give Students Journal Writing Prompts?