Imagine Forest


Imagine Forest is a free, online resource that makes writing stories easy and fun. They have created a collection of inspirational creative writing resources for kids. They also have a creative writing community where students can publish their work. You can read more about Imagine Forest on their blog. One caveat: kids under 12 need an account under an adult. (Read here for the specifics.) Don’t let that scare you away. Contact me and we can discuss the best way to set it up for you and your students!

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