Inspire your students to write with purpose and creativity!
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 […]
Ever wish you had a clear, authentic window into how your students think, write, and express themselves before the curriculum kicks into full gear? That’s exactly what freewriting offers. Moreover, freewriting fosters classroom community, enhances writing stamina over time, and uncovers the hidden stories your students are carrying. In the early weeks of school, I […]
Personal narrative writing can be the key to unlocking the stories inside those students who feel stuck, resistant, or overwhelmed. It’s a simple, quick win, especially when students struggle with writing. And here’s why: they already have the content. They live it every single day. Kids are natural storytellers. They talk about their lives constantly: […]
June has arrived, bringing longer days, restless energy, the undeniable pull of summer break, and end-of-year writing activities as we say goodbye to the current school year and hello to summer! While students (and teachers!) dream of what’s to come— newfound freedom, sleeping in, sunny adventures, lazy afternoons, and time with loved ones— there’s still […]
Ever thought about journaling with your students? As a veteran teacher, I can’t deny the benefits of writing journals in the upper elementary classroom. Journaling is such a powerful tool! It has a positive impact on students’ creativity and social-emotional learning. And writing journals are a simple, effective, low-risk way for students to practice writing […]
