Meet Smudge, a determined ink blob with one goal: to become an author and inspire a love of reading and writing in everyone. Smudge won’t let anything stand in the way of creating their own story. On a mission to sneak their tale into the mysterious World Book, guarded by The Inkling Society, Smudge is ready to win over the authors and carve out their own adventure.

Teachers can tap into Smudge’s Writing Lab to help students master the core elements of narrative writing, from character development to action and conflict. The Smudge website offers a wealth of ELA resources for grades K-8, featuring weekly writing prompts and fresh worksheets added monthly, all designed to spark a passion for storytelling in the classroom.

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Smudge’s Writing Lab is a creative hub where students hone their narrative writing skills by focusing on the main elements of a story including characters, action, settings, genres, and conflict. It’s a guide to crafting engaging stories with both imagination and precision.

These resources inspire students to celebrate the magic of the season with festive December activities and creative writing prompts. Designed to spark curiosity and imagination, these activities encourage self-expression while capturing the joy and wonder of the holidays.

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Join the creative adventure as your students learn to draw Smudge with the animators at Alane Adams Studios! Our step-by-step guides make it easy to bring Smudge to life. This section also includes fun word searches, crossword puzzles, and various drawing sheets.