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St. Patrick’s Day writing activities are a fun way to liven up the long month of March! They’re also a great way to bring some springtime energy into your classroom. With themes like leprechauns, lucky charms, shamrocks, and rainbows leading to overflowing pots of gold, these writing activities give students a meaningful reason to write […]
Valentine’s Day writing activities are always a highlight of February! Alongside Valentine’s Day, our school also celebrates Respect for All Week, a time when we focus on kindness, friendship, empathy, and the ways we care for one another. It’s a natural opportunity to bring those themes into Writing Workshop with activities that are purposeful, fun, […]
New Year journaling gives students a meaningful way to reflect on their memories and growth and set intentions for the months ahead. Student journals are one of the most powerful writing tools in the upper elementary classroom. They help students reflect, plan, notice, and grow as writers and thinkers. As we step into a new […]
December holiday writing activities are a festive way to practice writing skills during the winter season! They also connect beautifully to the traditions and memories that make this time of year so meaningful. One of my favorite childhood memories is the annual holiday concert at my elementary school. I played clarinet in the band and […]
Are you hearing “six seven” all day long? Six seven writing was probably not on your bingo card. But somehow, you’ve made it here! Whether you’re absolutely sick of six seven or have decided to embrace it, there’s a reason why kids have latched onto this seemingly nonsensical phrase: chalk it up to generational slang […]
A scaffolded, inclusive approach for upper elementary writers who freeze, fidget, or say, “I don’t know what to write.” Why the 5-Paragraph Essay Still Matters If you’ve ever had a student stare blankly at the page, overwhelmed before they even begin, you’re not alone. The 5-paragraph essay format can feel intimidating at first. But […]
