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3 End of the Year Activities To Keep Students Writing

The end of the school year is filled with a range of emotions for both teachers and students. Teachers are overwhelmed by the endless amounts of end of the year paperwork to get done but also emotional for the inevitable good bye they have to say to their students.

Writing Assignments, Writing WorkshopGuest UserMay 5, 2019writing tips, writing workshop, end of the year writing, end of the year writing reflectionComment

4 Activities to Get Your Students Ready For Opinion Writing

Looking to help support your students before you start your opinion writing unit? Here are 4 activities to set your students up for success.

Writing WorkshopGuest UserFebruary 24, 2019writing practice, writing tips, writing workshopComment

Top 5 Questions to Help Troubleshoot Your Writing Workshop

It’s that time of year where things are finally starting to click. The procedures have been modeled and practiced, the writing tools have been introduced, and the writing stamina is starting to grow.

Best Practices, FREEBIES, Writing Mini-lessonsGuest UserOctober 18, 2018writing tips, writing workshop, writing in elementary, writing centerComment

Interactive Writing Notebooks: Creating a "Space-Saving" Reference Section

Including a reference section in student writing notebooks is essential! Read to learn more about ways to set up the resource reference section and to gain suggestions on types of resources to include. Students will become more independent writers when writing skills and strategies are at their fingertips!

Get Started With Writing Warm-Ups

Looking to improve students attitudes toward writing? I will show you how to get started with writing warm-ups in your elementary classroom.

Philosophies on Writing, FREEBIES, Best PracticesGuest UserJune 7, 2018elementary, elementary writing, writing in elementary, writing warm-up, writing activity, writing tips, writing support, Writing block, writing endurance, writing fluency, back to school, back-to-school, Back to School WritingComment

Writing in the Elementary Classroom: An Interview with the Teacher Next Door

I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Jenn Larson, also known as The Teacher Next Door, about her top tips for implementing a writing workshop in elementary and the relationship between reading and writing. Jenn has been teaching for over 20 years, and over the course of her career, she has developed strategies to help students produce their best pieces of writing and to help teachers navigate writing workshop.

Graphic Organizers vs. Creative Writing- Why Students Need Both to Improve Writing

I love graphic organizers. There is something about the organization and structure they provide. With regards to writing, there is often some debate about whether or not graphic organizers are appropriate for elementary school children. Some educators believe that writing should be totally creative and free flowing. However others believe students need support and structure with writing. In order to be successful writers, I believe students need exposure to both.

Best Practices, Philosophies on Writing, The Writing Process, Writing WorkshopGuest UserOctober 26, 2017writing tips, writing strategies, writing support, elementary writing, writing in elementary, 3rd grade writing, 2nd grade writing, 4th grade writing, graphic organizers, creative writingComment

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

12 Strategies to Support Struggling Writers in Elementary

Just like our students, not all struggling writers are the same. Some students struggle with writing because they are stuck for ideas. You know the kid…the one who proclaims, “I don’t know what to write,” then shrugs and stares blankly at you. Those are also often the students getting up to get another drink of water and staring at a blank page. These students struggle with getting started and knowing what to write about.

Best PracticesGuest UserJune 21, 2017writing strategies, writing tips, writing, writing support, struggling writers, elementary writing, writing in elementary Comment

5 Strategies to Build Confidence in Young Writers

5 Strategies to Build Confidence in Young Writers.

Yes, I love teaching writing. Helping young writers build confidence is one of my teaching passions. However, it's not because I am an amazing writer. In fact, it is quite the opposite: writing is one of my biggest challenges.

Best Practices, FREEBIES, Philosophies on WritingGuest UserMarch 23, 2017writing tips, writing strategies, writing fluency, writing endurance, writing processComment