Flipping through her daughters’ schoolwork, Jessica Carey mourned the loss of the full, messy writing notebooks she used to treasure. In this post, she shares why writing still matters and how we can each play a role in keeping it alive for kids.
Author: Jessica Carey
I'm a mom of three daughters and a literacy coach in CT. I love to learn and share with others.
Getting to Know Writers: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series
Strong relationships are the foundation of effective writing instruction. This post shares concrete routines and research-based strategies to help teachers get to know their students as people and writers from day one.
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Today is Tuesday! Join us with a Slice of Life.
On Tuesdays, we welcome everyone to share stories. Write your story, share it here, and comment on other people's writing.
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Today is Tuesday! Join us with a Slice of Life.
On Tuesdays, we welcome everyone to share stories. Write your story, share it here, and comment on other people's writing.
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Today is Tuesday! Join us with a Slice of Life.
On Tuesdays, we welcome everyone to share stories. Write your story, share it here, and comment on other people's writing.
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Writing Our Way Into Math: Strengthening Reasoning Through Shared Practice
Math and writing may seem like separate worlds, but they share a common goal: clear communication of thinking. This post explores how applying familiar writing strategies—like shared writing and oral rehearsal—can help young students express their mathematical reasoning with confidence and clarity.
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Today is Tuesday! Join us with a Slice of Life.
On Tuesdays, we welcome everyone to share stories. Write your story, share it here, and comment on other people's writing.
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Three Simple Ways To Make Poetry Accessible for All Writers (Even Grownups!)
Poetry can feel intimidating to teach, but simple, replicable strategies can make it accessible and enjoyable for all writers. By using mentor texts, sensory images, and playful list poems, teachers can help students engage with poetry.
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The Power Of Anchor Charts
Have your anchor charts become wallpaper? When used intentionally, anchor charts can be powerful tools that guide learning, foster independence, and support assessment.
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Back To Basics: Maximizing The Architecture of a Mini-Lesson to Foster Independence and Agency
Focusing on the architecture of a mini-lesson has led to powerful coaching conversations and immediate classroom impact.
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Where the Curriculum Meets the Real World: Straight From the Classroom
What a treat! A news article written by a class of fifth graders, just for you...writing teachers! Come read about the joy and learning that happened when one fifth-grade class took on a collaborative piece of writing.
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Exploring Inclusivity in Writing Workshop
Writing workshop is the perfect space to provide students with the tools and vocabulary to represent themselves and the world around them, in pictures and words.
