One of the things I value most about being a writing teacher is knowing my writers and providing opportunities to help them know themselves. A strategy that recently helped me do this is a “Writing This or That.”
Category: reflections
If You Believe It, They Can Do It: Practical Strategies to Raise the Level of Student Writing
When teachers believe that students can do something well–in particular, writing–kids are much more likely to succeed at the skill or task. Today's post dives into the how and the why behind this phenomenon.
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Setting Students Up for Self-Reflection in the Primary Grades
Asking young writers to self-reflect seems like a big task, but with consistent practice and the right resources, it's a powerful way to help them grow.
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Writing With Open Eyes: Teaching Young Writers to Recognize Bias and Create with Clarity
The purpose of writing is to impact readers. This post explores strategies for helping students of all ages understand the bias that lives in writing and how to express ideas with clarity and intention.
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Reimagining: Reflective Practice
I'm finding myself at a point of reflection as I continue teaching middle school writers.
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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.
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A Letter to a New Writing Teacher
As summer ends and the 2023-2024 school year begins, I am welcoming many new teachers to our district. After meeting with them for a short time today, there are three major messages that I hope the new teachers in my district heard and internalized.
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Try Reflective Notebooks This Year: Straight From the Classroom
Learn a reflective routine for students that takes less than five minute!
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Quick & Fun Lesson Closures? Yes, Please!
Embrace the thrill of trying something new. Know that doing so doesn't require abundant time, energy, or preparation. Small shifts have a real impact on classroom energy, enthusiasm, and engagement. How do you add variety, joy, and/or playfulness to lesson closings?
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The Language to Develop Agency: Amping Up Agency Blog Series
Teachers can build and increase students’ agency by using specific phrases at when conferring, leading small groups, or holding reflection/share sessions at the end of a workshop.
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Inviting Caregivers into the Learning Journey
A few tips to strengthen the home-school connection.
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Revisiting Writing Through a Lens of Gratitude
As we head into a season of thanksgiving and celebrations, it is worth it to take the time to simply pause and reflect on writing with our students.
