This is a good list. It is typed by DS 2nd grade teachers and pasted in each of the kids writing journals. Thought I'd share.

IDEAS for Writing when I get "stuck"

* a family vacation

* a favorite activity - ballet, soccor, gymnastics, art

* a pet

* an accident - losing a tooth, falling

* learning to do something - roller skate, ride a bike


* brother, sister, mom, dad


* favorite game, TV show, movie, video game

* best friend

* evening with a babysitter

* favorite holiday

* spending a day at work with mom or dad

* long automobile trip

* a day at the park, beach, lake

* a camping trip

* a bike ride

* a fishing trip

* a picnic

* a day on a sailboat

* rainy day

* birthday party

* a visit to grandparents

* 1st day of school