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Increase Engagement by Letting Kids Talk  In today’s classrooms, engagement and collaboration are vital for meaningful learning. One of the most powerful ways to foster this is through student talk — the conversations students have with one another about their learning. But why is student talk so important, and why…

Getting kids excited about writing can be a challenge, but with the right approach, it can become a fun and rewarding activity. Here are steps to spark creativity and ways to make writing more fun for kids: Step 1: Provide a Stimulating Environment Create a space where kids feel comfortable…

Are you interested in a rewarding summer experience? Getting books in the hands of kids during a summer break is just that and more! The day school is out for summer, many kids don’t pick up a book until school starts again in fall.  I found a way to keep…

Get kids reporting the news on anything and everything.  The growth in confidence that you will see in just a short time is incredible!  You can report as a classroom, a school, a private organization, and even at home.  Kids love to see themselves reporting the news as they watch…

Do you follow the Iditarod in the classroom? If not, you should! The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is known as The Last Great Race on Earth. This is the most engaging social studies activity my students learn about all year! If you aren’t familiar with the race, it is…

Looking for Inspirational Teacher Books? Or Read Aloud Books Kids Will Love? The Teacher Who Shouted I Love You is a Must Read The Teacher Who Shouted “I love You” is a new children’s book written to tell an inspiring story. The story lets teachers and students know that it…

Are you looking for fun writing activities for kids? Here are some writing ideas for kids that will get your kids wanting to write. Writing Topics for Kids Kids can really write about anything! They generally love making up stories, but practical writing can be put to good use. Here…

Have you been looking for online writing activities for kids? Kids LOVE Night Zookeeper and it actually improves writing! My classroom was proof of it because all of my students used it, loved it and showed improvement in their writing skills. But it’s perfect for PARENTS too! You can introduce…

Kids love writing when we make writing fun for kids. Here are some fun creative writing ideas to get your kids wanting to write. They will probably even want to share their writing so make sure to allow for the opportunity for kids to shine. Provide Comfortable Writing Spaces Make…

Welcome to Make Writing Magical for Kids! The goal is to inspire kids to want to write every day by providing fun writing activities for kids. MY STORY Writing wasn’t always my favorite subject, but it is now. I love finding fun and creative writing activities that will inspire kids…