If you’re truly a writer, you don’t have to ask. I’ve always said picture book writing is 99% thinking and 1% writing, so while you stare out the window in creative frustration, knead on this. It also may be helpful for revisions, rewrites, rejections, and the myriad challenges we...
Key elements form the bedrock to writing a winning chapter book—one that will cement an interest in reading and lead to a lifelong love of books: Short sentences and brief chapters—less text density than middle grade books. More white space keeps the reader turning pages, which reinforces ...
This app-enabled robot can be programmed in one of three different ways - using draw and drive commands, via Scratch blocks (basic block programming) or by writing JavaScipt, so children can become more technical with their coding as they become more familiar with the technology. Soon your ki...
Q: What was the biggest challenge you faced in writing this final book? What did you want to leave readers with? I found this final book to be very difficult to write, but then again, I feel like every book is difficult to write! I always want to give my best effort with every sto...
Have all players stand in a line 20-40 feet from the person acting as a traffic signal. The traffic signal will turn around and count backwards from three. During this time players will move as quickly as they can toward the traffic signal. When you turn around call “red light” which...
This is a great way to encourage students to use their reading and writing skills. Put a cork notice board up in the classroom and put new notices on it each class. Notices can include birthday announcements, homework setting, words of praise or encouragement to individual students, your thoug...
Expressive writing Guided meditation Yoga Tai chi Mindful walking Running Making a gratitude jar Progressive muscle relaxation Spending time in nature Holding ice Visualizing the circle of control Scheduling tech-free breaks Positive affirmations like “I’ve got this,”“I am enough,”“I am stronger...
Sheryl has an M.A. in communications and creative writing and loves using her experience as a parent and grandparent to share her picks of the best toys and gift ideas for children, teenagers and young adults. ... About Sheryl Jackson Sheryl is a wife, mother and grandmother who has 3 ...
Make the game more challenging by having the kids walk backwards or balance with one foot on the line. We also love this beam to continue balancing practice with! It's challenging enough to help develop their gross motor skills but safe in elevation as they learn to navigate the beam. 11...
Ch 5. Reading Comprehension for Kids Ch 6. The Writing Process for Kids Ch 7. Counting, Number Patterns & Estimation... Ch 8. Decimals & Fractions for Kids Ch 9. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication &... Ch 10. Math Word Problems for Kids Math Word Problems: Lesson for Kids Two-St...