writers workshop — K-5th- ADD ARTICLES HERE

Step-by-Step: Tackling the Writing Process

Teaching the writing process to early writers can be challenging. Read along to find helpful strategies and ways to hold your students accountable when it comes to taking ownership of the writing process with fidelity!

Best Practices, Editing and Revision, The Writing ProcessGuest UserAugust 27, 2019writers workshop, writing process, beginning of the yearComment

4 Activities to Support Creative Writing

During writer’s workshop, I do not deviate from the standards I am responsible for teaching. Here’s where my conflict arises: I want my young writers to experience writing in a fun, free, engaging and enjoyable way; I want them to let loose, relax, smile, and laugh! I will describe four activities I always have available for my students to help them tap into their creative side.

Technology & Writing, Writing Workshop, FREEBIES, Best PracticesGuest UserAugust 23, 2018creative writing, writing, writing workshop, writing center, writing activities, writers workshop, creativeComment

Peer Writing in an Elementary Classroom

During the last couple years, I started to embrace collaborative peer writing strategies. You know the old saying, "Two heads are better than one?" Why should it be any different with writing? With a collaborative, peer writing culture in the classroom, students inspire each other, become exemplars, generate dynamic ideas, increase confidence, and become critical observers.

Best Practices, The Writing Process, Writing WorkshopGuest UserAugust 15, 2017peer writing, peer review, elementary writing, writing, writing tips, writing strategies, writing workshop, writers workshop, peer editing, collaborative writing, classroom culture, writing process, the writing processComment

Essential Elements for Setting Up an Elementary Writing Workshop

Back to school. A fresh start. A new year. Oh, the possibilities! In this post, I'll share some of my tips for setting up a writing block in elementary school.

Let’s get this year started right…with writing!

Best Practices, The Writing Process, Writing WorkshopGuest UserJuly 21, 2017Writing block, back to school, back-to-school, writing, writing strategies, writing tips, writing workshop, writers workshop, writing structure, writing warm-upComment