For this blog series throwback, I selected "Authentic Purposes for Writing" from 2017. Providing children opportunities within a busy school day to write authentically is one of the most valuable teaching tools we have.
Author: Jenna Komarin
I am a mother to two young children, an early childhood educator, and a writer.
It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
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Trust the Process
One of the most important things I've learned as a teacher of writing in kindergarten is to trust the process no matter how messy it gets.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Welcome to Slice of Life for the month of November! We hope you will share your writing with us and also make comments on the writing of fellow Slicers. Thank you for participating and making space for this meaningful work.
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Catch Up Quick: Recap
ICYMI: Here's a roundup of our blog posts and podcast episodes that went live in the past two weeks.
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An Invitation to Write: Reflective Practice
When children are invited to write and draw freely, it gives us a window into their inner selves. I like to use journals during quiet time to strengthen and deepen my students' relationships to writing outside of writing workshop.
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Setting the Tone for Kindergarten Writers at the Beginning of the School Year: Reflective Practice
How will you set a positive and inclusive tone for writing in the first few weeks of school?
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Catch Up Quick: Recap
As you settle into a new school year, we hope you'll find some time to read (or re-read) the most recent posts from #TWTBlog!
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TWT Help Desk: What if I have a co-teacher?
Do you have a co-teacher this year? How might it benefit your writing workshop planning, instruction, and assessment practices? Read on to learn a few tips and tricks for making the relationship work as smoothly as possible.
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Reflections on a Year of Writing in Pre-K: Straight From the Classroom
Whether you've been teaching writing for decades or you're just completing your first year, there are always so many questions to ask oneself when reflecting upon the school year.
