writing workshop

Visualizing a Plan

Visualizing a plan helps students see their story before putting it to paper.

writing workshop

A Tool for Talking During the Workshop

Kathy Collins inspired a new writing tool in my classroom!

critique group

Critique Group Check-In

How is your critique group going? See what others are saying!

wordless books · writing workshop

Fox’s Garden Book Review and Giveaway!

Give a wordless book a try during your next writing workshop and see the possibilities.

Chalk-A-Bration · poetry

Chalk-A-Bration: Poetry and Chalk Celebration

Celebrate Chalketry on the last day of each month!

writing workshop

Kindergarten Writing Workshop: The First Weeks

What is the breakdown of your first two-three weeks of workshop? Here's a peek into my plans for my kindergarten students.

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Interactive Writing: Don’t Close the Door

Interactive Writing? Yeah, I wasn't a believer. I will admit this openly; I had kind of fought against it and did not see it working in my classroom until many years ago. What is Interactive writing is essentially when the teacher models reading and writing strategies while sharing the pen with students as they create… Continue reading Interactive Writing: Don’t Close the Door

early childhood · peer conferring · writing workshop · young authors

My Re-Programming Process

Sometimes you just have to start over.

peer conferring · Sharpen Your Routines Blog Series · writing process · writing workshop

Sharpen Your Workshop Routines: The Importance of Talk Within the Workshop Process

Writing is hard. Letting our ideas float in the space around us makes the words come to the page more easily.

critique group

Let’s Get it Started!

Start a writing journey today!

character development · common core · giveaway · inspiration · interview

Force Field for Good and a Giveaway!

Learn about Barry Lane's newest book, Force Field for Good and enter for the giveaway!

conferences

ALL WRITE!!! Daring Greatly

  On Wednesday my students, for two years, will be getting on their bus and riding home after our final day together. It will be bittersweet as I give them my last hug as their teacher. From there I will gather my bag, a few belongings and leave my classroom. I will pack it up… Continue reading ALL WRITE!!! Daring Greatly