Do you teach grade 4, grade 5, grade 6 or grade 7? Next time you want ideas to spark the imaginations of your students, perhaps to write a story, a personal essay, a video script or another form of writing... Next time you need a class discussion topic... Next time you want something fun to fill those final minutes of the day, or before vacation... Next time you want to reward students with an activity they'll love that also challenges them to think and make choices, you'll have exactly what you need with Fun Scenarios for Clever Kids! All of the Myles O'Smiles books are family-friendly no meanness, no insults, no cursing and no adult content. Just good, clean funny fun. Scenarios are great for: Writing prompts for compositions, videos, or public speaking/making a presentation Creativity prompts for drawing and other artwork Small group discussion topics or small group assignments Assigned writing (such as homework) Writing contest topics You'll find dozens of challenges for writing assignments, impromptu speaking, creating posters or videos or artwork in FUN SCENARIOS FOR CLEVER KIDS Thinking Questions for Kids, a Would You Rather Children's Game Book for Kids 8-12. How can you use scenarios? Scenarios are What-If and Would-You-Rather word pictures. They encourage creative and analytical thinking. They also help kids learn about who they are and make personal choices. When kids share scenarios, they are becoming more aware of themselves and others and how they live. This is critical to developing the skills of empathy. Scenarios also help in developing communication skills such as being able to think before speaking or writing, organizing your thoughts and story-telling. Scenarios can be adapted to any subject or unit you're presenting to your students. Students can repeat the scenarios, choosing a different answer and outcome. These scenarios are designed for ages 8 to 12, but they're also relevant for students of all ages, encouraging reluctant learners, ESL students and mature students. Scenarios are interesting, intriguing and entertaining. There are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers, making them a useful classroom learning tool! This book has hundreds of challenging and intriguing scenarios, ready to spark your students' creativity! It's sure to be a valuable addition to your teaching tool-box!

Author Biography

Myles O'Smiles is a former teacher, current parent and book writer who believes that the very best way to learn something is when you enjoy it. He believes everything we give our kids needs to be real-world and empowering. This means no meanness, no insults, no cursing and no adult content. Just good, clean fun. His mission is to make kids laugh while they learn! He lives with his family in a treehouse, where he enjoys anything that's silly, taking long elderberry tea breaks, gazing out at the stars and thinking up new word game and activity books for kids. Both as a parent and former teacher, That's what you'll find in this book and all the books in this series. In this one, there are scenarios to intrigue, challenge and delight kids. So here you are...Enjoy! Myles O'Smiles Acclaimed artist and illustrator Camilo Berneri created the hilarious cartoons for Clever Scenarios for Clever Kids as well as Myles O'Smiles' first activity book for kids, Fun Jokes for Funny Kids. A native of Argentina, he is currently on an around-the-world adventure, gathering inspiration and ideas for his art, including for future kids' books. "I had a lot of fun drawing these different situations," he says. "I hope you have the same fun reading it!"