Inspire your students to write with purpose and creativity!
Upper elementary writing routines are incredibly important in building student confidence. Whether you return to school in August, September, or even teach year-round, the beginning of a new school year is when students begin to shake off their summer mindset and settle into structured writing routines again. Before working on writer’s craft or stylistic aspects […]
Summer writing habits have shaped me for as long as I can remember. They take me right back to the little pieces of writing I did before I ever called myself a writer. From Childhood Diaries to Today’s Digital Voices Early Summer Writing: Childhood Diaries, Friendship, and Letter Writing I remember the red hardcover Hello […]
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, […]
