Sometimes students' thinking has grown, but their writing language hasn't caught up.
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Using AI As a Revision Tool (This Tip is NOT What You Think!)
Giving kids the opportunity to engage in authentic revision matters, and pairing this work with tech tools and visual imagery takes it to a whole new level. By tapping into precise language and creative thinking, students can enhance their writing skills and take ownership of the revision process.
Connecting Caregivers: The Importance of Oral Language
While there are opportunities to build oral language throughout the day in classrooms, caregivers have the potential to play impactful roles, as well. Therefore, I have created a couple of resources that you can share almost as-they-are, tweak, or overhaul…let’s work together to connect caregivers with literacy development!
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Meet Mr. Nut: Our Take-Home Class Notebook
Mr. Nut is a notebook that travels home each night with a different student. Learn how to implement this easy and effective class routine to build community!
Journal Writing Every Day in Pre-K
If you're an early childhood educator looking for a simple way to establish a consistent routine early in the year that builds toward independence, grows a sense of classroom community, and forges meaningful connections between you and your students, I encourage you to introduce journals into your daily repertoire.
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Starting Fresh, Not Starting Over: 3 Ways to Activate Prior Knowledge in Writing Workshop
Jordan was a confident third-grade writer—until he opened a blank notebook on day one of fourth grade and froze. A new school year feels like a fresh start, but it doesn't mean starting over. Here are three simple ways to activate prior knowledge and remind students who they still are.
Class Newsbooks: Daily Interactive Writing and Language Development That Builds Community
Class Newsbooks are an interactive writing routine designed to support oral language development and writing skills, plus foster strong classroom community in the primary grades. Read all about how to get started with this routine in your own classroom.
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Before You Scaffold, Figure Out What’s Actually Hard
Before adding another scaffold, take a moment to figure out what’s actually making the task hard and match the support to the barrier.

