Inspire your students to write with purpose and creativity!
May writing activities can provide support and act as an anchor in a month that often feels chaotic. Between testing, field trips, shifting schedules, and celebrations, May is busy and can pull teachers in every direction. Simple, flexible writing activities that are meaningful and review strategies learned throughout the year can give students extra practice […]
Poetry in upper elementary has always been one of my favorite genres to teach. I think it’s because I love reading and writing poems myself. So my passion for poetry shines through in my teaching. It’s also one of my favorite ways to help students see themselves as writers. Not because it’s fancy or complicated, […]
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 […]
