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Invisible Pictures: A Literacy Based Art Project

March 1 By Linda Kamp Leave a Comment

Easy crayon resist literature based art project

A growing body of research shows that not only is art helpful for learning, but is an essential component, especially for reading. In this post I've shared a creative literacy based art project that is easy to do and will help your students make deeper connection to a wonderful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Alexander, art, book activities, reading, writing

FREE Spring Break Writing Activities for the Week You Get Back

February 23 By Linda Kamp 2 Comments

FREE Spring Break Writing Activities

Getting students back on track after Spring break can sometimes be a struggle, especially when they all have Spring fever! It can be hard to get kids focused that first day back. These free Spring Break writing activities can help. This quick post has a free download to use with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing, writing activities Tagged With: freebies, spring break activities, writing

2nd Grade Opinion Writing: Will Moving to Australia Solve Alexander’s Problems?

January 26 By Linda Kamp 4 Comments

Opinion writing project for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

Getting kids to write is a whole lot easier when you have a great prompt. If you've ever had a hard time coming up with 2nd grade opinion writing prompts that actually excite your students and get them eager to start writing, then read on! These are fun and unique writing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Alexander, book activities, opinion writing, reading

Free After Winter Break Writing Activities

December 8 By Linda Kamp 2 Comments

These FREE after Winter Break writing activities are a fun ways to get kids writing all about it when they return from winter break. The download includes publishing pages and journal writing prompts for after Fall, Spring and Winter breaks so you’re set for the year!

Settling back into the routine after winter break can take a bit more than after other school breaks. Because winter break is usually longer, students have had more time to get out of their classroom routines. I wanted to pop in to share some FREE after winter break writing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing, writing activities Tagged With: winter break, writing activites

Fun (& Free) Ways to Get Students Writing After Fall Break

October 1 By Linda Kamp Leave a Comment

Fun ways to get kids writing after Fall break. Free fall writing activity and journal prompts.

The first day back after any school break is always an exciting one for our students. They've missed their school friends, were probably getting bored, and have lots of stories to tell their teacher. Read on and learn fun ways for students to tell you all about it with  free fall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freebies, Writing, writing activities Tagged With: fall, writing, writing activites

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