Idea Jar

“Seems destined to help jump-start classroom writing assignments.” —Publishers Weekly

“A good starting point for creativity in various forms.”

—School Library Journal

“This imaginative book is likely to inspire more Idea Jars in classrooms.” —Booklist

From the author of Warning: Do Not Open This Book comes a lively story about a teacher’s special jar where her students keep their story ideas—but watch out when those ideas go on the loose!

Create Your Own Idea Jar!

Complete instructions to create your very own idea jar, plus an idea template and set of starter ideas.

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