Notes from the Inkpot
Writing, teaching, creating - one ink-stained idea at a time.
10 Best Christmas Poems to Teach (And How to Teach Them)
Christmas in the classroom is always a balancing act. You want something seasonal to capture the spirit of December, but it still needs the depth to justify lesson time. Poetry is the perfect answer. From Christina Rossetti’s wintry devotion to T. S. Eliot’s existential Nativity, these ten poems offer rich imagery, layered themes, and plenty of scope for creative writing.
70 Winter Writing Prompts for Teens: Story Starters, Characters, Settings & Visual Ideas
Winter is more than just cold weather — it’s a season of stark beauty, hidden dangers, and powerful contrasts. From frozen forests and snowbound trains to icy queens and weary travelers, these prompts invite teen writers to explore survival, mystery, fantasy, and gothic tales shaped by winter’s grip. This collection of 70 prompts includes story starters, titles, characters, settings, and picture prompts, perfect for classrooms or independent writing.