Natural Feelings/ Les sentiments naturels
Imagine... being in nature. Which image looks or feels the most like you today? Write a short story or a poem or do a drawing inspired by...
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- May 13, 2019
- 1 min
The Shy Turtle/ La Tortue timide
Imagine... strolling down a path and passing someone without even noticing her. Then, you stop and look more closely. It's a turtle! But...
- Apr 30, 2019
- 1 min
Friends, unexpected / Les Amis, inattendus
Imagine... you just sat down for your favorite treat, and two friends unexpectedly arrive. What do you do? Do you have enough to share?...
- Apr 23, 2019
- 1 min
A pond, a cat, and a diamond ring/ Un étang, un chat, et une bague avec un diamant
Imagine... a story or a poem and/or draw a picture inspired by the following three images. Imagine... une histoire ou un poème et/ou...
- Apr 15, 2019
- 1 min
The Egret, the Alligator and the Egg/ L'aigrette, l'alligator et l'oeuf
Imagine... an egret and an alligator are good friends. One day they find a peculiar egg... What do they do with it? Does one of them...
- Apr 2, 2019
- 1 min
The Chicken, the Pineapple, and the Daffodils/ La Poule, l'annanas et les jonquilles
Imagine... a story or a poem with a chicken, a pineapple, and some daffodils. What do they have in common? What are their differences?...
- Mar 26, 2019
- 1 min
Morning Walk/ Promenade matinale
Imagine... enjoying a lovely morning walk along the bayou. Listen... what sounds do you hear? What sounds do you not hear? Now, imagine...
- Mar 18, 2019
- 1 min
Mr. Iguana, a new friend/ M. Iguane, un nouvel ami
Imagine... having lunch on the beach when this kind fellow comes up to join you. Will you accept his company? Why or why not? Assuming...
- Mar 4, 2019
- 1 min
The Glass Hummingbird/Un oiseau-mouche en verre
Imagine... a fairy tale about a hummingbird. Tell the story of how the hummingbird was captured and/or escapes. In what kind of land is...
- Feb 26, 2019
- 1 min
A Celebration Day/ Un jour de fête
Every day is worth celebrating!! If you could celebrate ANYTHING today, what would it be? How would you celebrate? Would you decorate or...
- Feb 11, 2019
- 1 min
A Friendship Story/ Une histoire d'amitié
Imagine... a snake, an owl, and a dog are best friends. How did they meet? Do they ever disagree? If so, about what? What do they most...
- Feb 4, 2019
- 1 min
Fill Your Heart/ Remplis ton coeur
Since February is a very sweet month, let's write something in the shape of a heart. It can be very small or very BIG, but try to fill in...
- Jan 28, 2019
- 1 min
Tea Time/ L'heure du thé
Imagine... who is sitting down for tea? It could be anyone -- a little mouse, a big mean monster with a sweet tooth, someone you know --...
- Jan 14, 2019
- 1 min
The Pottery, the Turtle, and the Apple/ La Poterie, la tortue et la pomme
Imagine... a story, a poem, or a visual scene (paint, draw, etc.) where these three objects each play a role. Try to use all 5 senses as...
- Jan 7, 2019
- 1 min
The Three Little Pigs, or Not/ Les trois petits cochons, ou pas...
writing prompts for kids
- Dec 10, 2018
- 1 min
Holiday Season/ La saison des Fêtes
Imagine... a story, a poem, or a song inspired by the following three images. Don't forget to use all five senses, if possible. Is the...
- Nov 26, 2018
- 1 min
Telegram!/ Télégramme!
You need to send an urgent message. The only way to be sure it arrives safely is to send it as a telegram. Where does it need to be sent?...
- Nov 12, 2018
- 1 min
Enchanted Beehive/ Une Ruche enchantée
Imagine... finding a small hut filled with beehives. The one on the end looks very interesting. In fact, you can hear him speaking to...
- Nov 6, 2018
- 1 min
A Bike Ride/ Une promenade à vélo
Imagine... taking a bike ride on a lovely day. Describe the sites and sounds. But also, describe the bike. Are the handle bars slippery?...
- Oct 29, 2018
- 1 min
An Autumn Morning/ Un matin en automne
Imagine... a story or a poem or a drawing inspired by these photographs. Use just one, a couple, or all of them. Remember to incorporate...
Book reviews and "Imagine It!" activities
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