A Brigham Young University Student Journal
I’m coming to the end of a one-block (seven-week) BYU class on special education for elementary school students. Not only have I learned more about various disabilities—cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, ADHD—I’ve also learned to see the great potential in children with special needs. Before …
When kids write biographies, as I discussed in my last post, they engage in thinking of questions, asking them, and getting feedback. What is the power of asking questions? Think about it—you just spent a second feeling curious about the answer to this question, and …
After my posts about helping kids write in journals, I’ve had another writing activity for kids on my mind—writing family biographies. Last year, I wrote a biography on my great-grandfather, Rockwell Albert Davis. I hadn’t imagined the work it would require—interviewing family members, clicking through …
In my last post, I wrote about how teachers can help students get excited about practicing writing in personal journals. Parents of young children can do the same, but for a different purpose—writing in their journals can help kids increase in faith and gratitude. Check …
Kids in the early grades are learning to express themselves in a foreign language—writing. One way to help kids get better at writing—whether you’re a teacher or a parent—is by helping them keep a journal. Not only will students love writing about their favorite subject—themselves—they just …
The Sloshen in the Ocean, written by Chelsea Jamison and illustrated by Spencer Bugg, is a delightful children’s book that was accepted by Stance for our Fall 2014 issue. Unfortunately, it was not able to be placed in the printed version of the journal. However, …
It’s true—decorating or even updating decor can be stressful. But when you decorate this special space, the process does not need to be complicated! What you need is specific idea in mind. For example, try picking a theme or a color. Consider questions, such as the …
The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a classic children’s story that has sparked the imagination of children for over 100 years. Facts “The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a British children’s book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter.” “The tale was written for five-year-old Noel Moore, son of …
Children often love picture books because of, well, the pictures. This website (linked below) reveals the top pictures books of last year! Is your favorite on the list? http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2014/01/best-childrens-books-of-2013.html