Say hello to Smudge, a spunky little ink blob with one big dream: to become an author and spark a love for reading and writing in students everywhere! Smudge is on a mission to create the ultimate story and sneak it into the mysterious World Book, guarded by none other than The Inkling Society. Nothing will stop Smudge from turning imagination into inspiration, and we’re inviting you to join the adventure!

Resources Teachers Will Love:
Smudge’s adventures are packed with opportunities for creative, hands-on learning in narrative writing. Smudge’s Corner offers:

  • ✍️ Weekly writing prompts to fire up creativity.
  • 🥼 Smudge’s Writing Lab for playful, engaging learning activities
  • 🎶 Lo-fi background music videos for a cozy writing atmosphere.
  • 📄 Fresh worksheets added monthly, perfect for grades K-7.

These resources are designed to help students master key narrative writing elements like character development, plot, action, and conflict—all while having FUN!

Let Smudge bring the magic of storytelling to your classroom and watch students’ imaginations soar! Ready to get started? Dive into the world of Smudge today!

✨Catch up on Chapter 1! ✨

Get to know Smudge and the secretive Inkling Society as Smudge tries to convince the authors that the story they wrote, The Brave Teapot, deserves to be in the World Book. Download the Episode guide to help students get the most out of the learning.

🌟 Smudge: Into the Unfiniverse (Part I) Out Feb 7th! 🌟

Tune in NOW and watch Smudge as they explore the Parlor of Passages—a world where creativity comes to life and anything can happen. With each twist and turn, students will gain a deeper understanding of storytelling and how imagination shapes narratives.

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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.

Celebrate February with these all new Smudge ELA activities crafted BY teachers FOR teachers. From imaginative writing prompts to engaging activities, these tools are designed to spark curiosity and self-expression all while capturing excitement and possibilities.

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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.

LO-FI WRITING BACKGROUND VIDEOS

Looking for soothing background music for a busy classroom to encourage students to focus and tune in to their imagination? Press play on our seasonal background videos to help your classroom be a place of creativity and peace!