Nature Is A Work of Art

Sometimes you don't  need to go to an art museum to see a beautiful painting. Sometimes nature can create a stunning canvas. This photo was taken at sunset in early spring.  I edited the original image using Picasa to create a more artistic photo.

Image before editing.                                                                   Image after editing.

How about using visual images as story starters in your classroom? The possibilities are endless.

Welcome to Wonderland

You've found me! Welcome to my blog; I hope to create a helpful resource for elementary school teachers to help with the teaching of creative writing. It goes without saying that book recommendations will probably find their way here too - it's hard to be a writer without being a reader! As the weeks progress, I hope to add more links to useful tools to help you in your classroom and to hopefully give you some ideas and inspiration.

I'll leave you with a favorite quote:

"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift."
                        Kate DiCamillo