Inspired to Write

This afternoon the Sixth Graders were encouraged to stroll the TPA campus and find something that would inspire or prompt them to write - a story or poem - or they had a choice to get a prompt from me and use that prompt as a touchstone to create a piece.

The students were encouraged to push beyond their comfort zone, and not just write something that they typically write about but to really allow their imagination to soar based on what they observed, what tickled their creative brain.

We spent about thirty-five minutes writing outside. Some students sat on chairs in the faculty yard, others sat in the courtyard, some on benches, some under trees. The sunshine, blue sky and soft breeze made for wonderful atmosphere.

Later, some of the students shared their work. Inspiration came from ants, birds, colors and people. A lot of good work came out of that exercise and I hope that the students will allow for inspiration to take hold as the spirit takes them on their own.

Cheers,
Ms. Pitman