Today's Classroom Activities :

Dream Writing

Dream Writing
Writing Children are always dreaming about something that they would like to have, so put this to use in your writing class or center. Make some clouds and write on them, "If I could have a new pet..." "If I could have a new computer game..." "If I could have a new brother..." and then expect main ideas, supporting topics and good solid writing.

Today's Dreams
Social Studies/Poetry Students can dream about careers or just about summer fun, but encourage them to dream big every day. Share this poem with them and then encourage them to write poems about their own everyday dreams.

Everyday Dreams

by Martin Shaw

Did you ever climb a mountain,
Hunt treasures ‘neath the sea?
You ever soar the skies above,
Or climb the tallest tree?

Did you ever ride a bronco,
Or tame a grizzly bear?
Ever be shot from out a cannon
Or outrun a flop-eared hare?

These feats may seem undoable,
And even not be true.
Just close your eyes and dream,
My friend.
There's nothing you can't do.

Find a few simple strategies that can provide your students with a bevy of great writing ideas in A Writer’s Bag of Tricks by Debra T. Rotkow.