A little reading. A lot of imagination.

Creative activities for readers, classrooms, and families.

CLASSROOM & HOME

Activities that get ideas moving.

Simple, flexible prompts based on themes of friendship, creativity, and school life.

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Discussion starters

What makes a good friend? How should someone respond when a plan fails? Can a mistake become a funny story?

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Creative writing

Write a one-page diary entry about a plan that went completely wrong. Include a doodle and a surprising ending.

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Drawing challenge

Design a fictional notebook cover, or draw a cartoon of a character reacting to an unexpected surprise.

Discussion questions:

What makes a plan work?
Why do friendships change?
When is it okay to laugh at yourself?
What would YOU do differently?

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Teacher note

These are optional creative activities, not a formal curriculum, graded assessment, or official educator guide. Please review material for your own learners.