Month: May 2017

Books Inspire Writing: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Blog Series · writing workshop

Books Inspire Writing: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer

Lisa Keeler43 Comments

Another way to keep the writing going during summer is to look to books for ideas and inspiration.

Ready for a Challenge? Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Blog Series · writing workshop

Ready for a Challenge? Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer

Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski43 Comments

Are your students ready to be Summer Writing Ninjas? Some challenges to keep the writing going this summer...

GRAB A SEAT, GRAB A PEN, & GET APPY: KEEP LEARNING GOING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Blog Series · writing workshop

GRAB A SEAT, GRAB A PEN, & GET APPY: KEEP LEARNING GOING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

Deb Frazier24 Comments

Writers grow as they witness writing in their lives. The waiters jotting down orders, medical staff recording on charts, families creating a to-do list, shopping list, planning vacations, messaging family, and friends, composing emails, journaling, and the many other reasons we write in our lives.

Writing Victories: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Blog Series · reluctant writers · summer vacation · writing

Writing Victories: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer

Stacey Shubitz35 Comments

Not every kid is born with a positive attitude towards writing. Here are six low-stress ways to develop a writer at home (some of which don't even include putting a pen to paper)!

It’s Tuesday! Write. Share. Give.
Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday! Write. Share. Give.

Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski78 Comments

It's Tuesday! Time for Slice of Life!

Summer Reading & Writing Connections: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Blog Series · reading-writing connections · summer vacation · writing workshop

Summer Reading & Writing Connections: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer

BethMooreSchool39 Comments

You know that expression people use: "It's like riding a bicycle?" It's supposed to mean that once you learn a skill set you'll never forget it. Turns out reading and writing are not like riding a bicycle.

The Why, The Slide, and Goal Setting: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
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The Why, The Slide, and Goal Setting: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer

Betsy Hubbard36 Comments

Teachers typically spend the first three-six weeks reviewing previous skills while building routines within their classrooms. What can we do to encourage students to hold on to their learning and practice through the summer? We hope to tackle this question through the week in our blog series.