Welcome to Smudge’s Lab, your ultimate hub for all things writing! Here, you’ll find a treasure trove of writing resources designed to spark creativity and enhance writing skills. Whether you’re a budding writer or a seasoned wordsmith, Smudge’s Lab offers a growing collection of prompts, guides, and activities to help you on your writing journey. This page is constantly expanding, with new content added regularly, so there’s always something fresh and inspiring to discover. Dive in, explore, and let your imagination run wild in Smudge’s Lab!

After watching Episode 1 of Smudge, dive deeper into the world of creativity with our specially curated resources! We’ve got everything you need to keep the inspiration flowing, from story starters and character sheets to social-emotional learning (SEL) resources designed to help students connect with the characters on a deeper level. Whether you’re teaching K-3 or 4-8, you’ll find a wealth of tools tailored to your needs, all designed to enhance the viewing experience and encourage creative expression.

These resources invite students to explore the magic of the season through word searches, creative writing, and Halloween fun. This changes monthly!

Be sure to check back here every Friday for our latest sentence starter! It’s a fun way to kick off your students creative writing, giving you a fresh prompt each week.

Explore this space regularly for new ELA resources, where we’ll dive into key elements like setting, character development, and more to enhance students reading and writing skills!

Smudge has been hard at work crafting an exciting new story, The Brave Teapot, but there’s a twist—this story isn’t finished yet, and Smudge needs your students’ help to bring it to life! In this imaginative tale, a little teapot discovers that bravery isn’t about size or strength, but about courage, kindness, and standing up for what’s right. Along the way, the teapot faces challenges, meets new friends, and learns valuable lessons about self-confidence and determination. But the story is still missing some key details, and that’s where your students come in!