When a child struggles with writing, parents often worry about what it means. Thoughtful conversations grounded in empathy, observation, and an understanding of writing development can turn those worries into productive partnerships.
Category: foundational skills
Teaching Self-Advocacy Writing Through Multiple Literacies
Move writing from a school task to a meaningful way for students to participate in the world. A starting guide of minilessons is included for multiple literacies, ideal for grades 3-8.
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Visual-Motor Integration for the Win
Visual-motor integration is a critical component of successful handwriting, and ultimately, successful writers. Build it during any chance you have.
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Foundational Skills for Writing: Book Review and Giveaway
If you're stuck figuring out how to support writers' foundational skills or simply want to grow your teaching knowledge and expertise, Melanie Meehan and Maggie Beattie Roberts' new book, Foundational Skills for Writing, is a must-have resource.
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Morphology in Minutes: Ready-to-Go Tip
Morphology doesn’t require lengthy lessons. A few intentional minutes can transform how students see and use words. These easy, ready-to-use ideas and linked activites will help you bring morphology to life in any classroom K-8.
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From Memory to Mastery
Writing is a brain-based process that relies on practice, rest, and retrieval to move skills from effortful to automatic. When teachers use simple, consistent strategies, they help students free up brainpower for creativity and deeper expression.
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Teaching Kids to Use the Phonics You’ve Taught
This post can be a jumping off point for learning more about how explicit phonics instruction can be connected to a joyful independent writing workshop for young children
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Favorite Ways to Teach Foundational Skills in the Primary Grades: Expanding the Reach with Small-Group Work Blog Series
This post covers the how, the why, and the what of introducing stations or centers to support small group work on foundational skills in the primary grades.
