I hope your week is going well. Here’s your Thursday story challenge: Can you tell a story in 35 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 51 words using the following three words in it somewhere: Here are your fantastic stories: Therapy Bits: The millipede […]| Esther Chilton
Your word prompt this week is STRIKE This word can have negative connotations – to strike someone by hitting them, air strikes, or going on strike from a job in order to get better pay and working conditions. We sometimes describe disaster as striking or a lightning strike. But lets’ think about it in more […]| Esther Chilton
I hope you’re having a good week. Here’s a new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 46 words using the following words in it somewhere: DUMBFOUNDED VITAMINS WATERFALL THUMB GARLIC Last week’s c…| Esther Chilton
Your word prompt this week is KIND The first thought that comes to my mind for this word is being kind. If you look around at the world today, there’s not enough kindness; it can seems as if …| Esther Chilton
Your word prompt this week is SMALL When I think about the word small, I can think about it negatively – small-minded people or people making you feel small. But I prefer to associate it with…| Esther Chilton
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Your writing prompt this week is FAITH For many, this word equates to religion and a particular faith. For others, it may mean a lack of faith. I like to think about it in positive terms and having…| Esther Chilton
Your writing prompt this week is BIRDS This week’s prompt came to mind as I’m off to the Global Birdfair at Rutland (UK) on Friday as part of the Society of Environmental Writers and Jo…| Esther Chilton
Your writing prompt this week is BLUE This word is so much more than just a colour (and the Smurfs!). There’s music – the blues; it’s used to describe a mood; there are various as…| Esther Chilton
Your writing prompt this week is PAPER When I think of this word, stationary bursts into my mind – notebooks, writing paper, envelopes, cards, gift wrap, diaries, etc. I used to love explorin…| Esther Chilton
It’s been a short week with the bank holiday on Monday, but it’s still zoomed by. I hope you’ve had a good week. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 38 words using …| Esther Chilton
These terrific time travel writing prompts will help writers write about traveling through time in their stories or just for fun! #TimeTravelPrompts #WritingPrompts #JournalBuddies| JournalBuddies.com
I’ve always loved the sea and walking along the beach. Though I’ve never lived close to it and don’t often have the opportunity to go. But ever since my first visit – to Bou…| Esther Chilton
I have to admit to having a very sweet tooth, though I’m disciplined and try to only have sweets and chocolate as a treat. One of my friends doesn’t like sweet things at all (I know! Sh…| Esther Chilton
Well, it’s nearly the end of another week. I hope your week has gone well. Here is a new story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 15 words? You must use the following words somewhere …| Esther Chilton
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This week’s writing prompt is: DREAMS Do you have a dream you yearn to fulfil? Maybe yours has come true. Or perhaps you’ve had strange, funny or recurring dreams. But not everyone remembers …| Esther Chilton
Writing is one of the most important subjects to teach, but often one of the most overwhelming. When it comes to teaching writing, it can feel daunting to even know where to start. Especially when your students are at various levels and have a diverse range of needs. Some lack foundational skills, others struggle with […] The post Top 6 Tips for Teaching Writing to Elementary Students appeared first on Life Between Summers.| Life Between Summers