Finding the most effective strategies for teaching writing is critical for building students’ writing skills. In this post, I’ll share the top 3 strategies for teaching writing that you need to try out in your classroom this school year. Strategies for Teaching … [Read more...]
Free Friday Letters Starter Kit and Parent Letter
Have you heard about the benefits of Friday Letters? I really can't say enough about the insights I gain, the keepsakes they create for parents, and the writing practice my students don't even know they are getting by writing Friday Letters. In this post I’ll share how to get … [Read more...]
A Simple Strategy That Will Transform Your Writing Workshop
Teaching writing was one of my least favorite parts of the school day. Honestly, I never really received formal training on how to be an effective writing teacher. I always felt like it was trial and error. Throughout my years of teaching, there was one strategy that completely … [Read more...]
Invisible Pictures: A Literacy Based Art Project
A growing body of research shows that not only is art helpful for learning, but is an essential component, especially for reading. In this post I've shared a creative literacy based art project that is easy to do and will help your students make deeper connection to a wonderful … [Read more...]
FREE Spring Break Writing Activities for the Week You Get Back
Getting students back on track after Spring break can sometimes be a struggle, especially when they all have Spring fever! It can be hard to get kids focused that first day back. These free Spring Break writing activities can help. This quick post has a free download to use with … [Read more...]
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