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Storybird can be used to inspire your students to write and read.  It has been used in over 400,000 classrooms in grades K-12.  It is absolutely FREE, and it works with any curriculum and on any device.  It can be used to create picture books, longform chapter books, and poetry.  With Storybird, students can begin with pictures.  Pictures generate the creative thinking process which allows for a sort of guided imagery.

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The hardest part of writing is getting started.  With Storybird, you can begin with a picture.  The pictures will enhance your creativity.  It will help you generate ideas.  In addition, Storybird allows you to collaborate with peers.  You can work on projects together with students in your class, friends, or pen pals.  You can share your writing easily with parents, mentors, or friends.  Storybird is easy to use.  The website features many tutorials, and Youtube is always available for in-depth tutorials.  Many students around the globe are using Storybird to create poems and books.

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The following video will show you how easy it is to collaborate with peers or even people from around the world.

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How to use Storybird to collaborate with others from around the globe.

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The following video will walk you through the process of creating a safe Storybird account.

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The following video provides instructions on how to create a story.

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Create books. Write a poem. Read from the FREE library.

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Storybird - Read, write, discover, and share the books you'll always remember.

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Become a better writer with Storybird's creativity tools. Online courses, challenges, and reader feedback will help you improve your writing.

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Clearly, I LOVE the beach.  I am sure there are many of you that also enjoy having fun in the sand.  For me, the beach symbolizes the endless possibilities of writing.  Maybe, you enjoy the mountains or a quiet cabin.  Whatever your preference, it is important that your ideal vacation spot aids in YOUR writing process.  One helpful web tool that I like to use is Storybird.