Learning to play with words is an important step for young writers who are learning to create poems.
Category: writing workshop
Three things that might be stressing out your young writers (and what you can do to support them)
Classrooms need to be places where students can take risks, solve problems, and learn to work through the hard parts. But sometimes anxiety and worry get in the way of learning.
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See Something Where There is Nothing: A Poetry Lesson
Need a fresh idea for poetry? Try this lesson!
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Reluctant Writer?
My son, a kindergartener, is reluctant to write at homework time. But is he a reluctant writer?
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Elaboration Strategies for Information Writing
Sometimes information writing sounds like a list--teach students strategies to add voice and elaboration as they teach readers.
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Finding Time: With Craft Moves on The Poem Farm
Poetry month in my opinion (and my students’) is a celebration of writing! It’s a time when we writers welcome new beginnings and hone the art and crafting of our writing skills. I watch my students take wings and write with grace and confidence during poetry month.
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SOL Tuesday
It's Slice of Life Tuesday...come share a slice. We'd love to have you write, share, and give feedback to other writers!
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A Writing Workshop Learning Walk
As much as I try to flatten the walls of my classroom using technology, the truth is there are still walls. It is me and 25 third graders, and most recently, a fabulous student teacher. Still, the walls are there and often I don't get to see other teachers in action. Last month, I had the opportunity to remedy that problem for a day.
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A Learner-Driven Classroom & Writing Workshop
Moving to a learner-driven classroom has changed my role in the classroom and writing workshop. As a teacher in a learner-driven classroom, I have stepped back to observe the learner.
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Day 29 of the March SOLSC #sol17
Day 29. Almost to the end. The finish line is right there. Writing every day for 31 days is a big deal, and so is being a part of this community. Special Announcement and a Prize At 7:52 pm last night, Betsy Hubbard became the 100,000th commenter in the 10th Annual Slice of Life Story… Continue reading Day 29 of the March SOLSC #sol17
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Day 28 of the March SOLSC-#sol17
Welcome to Day 28. I'm actually starting to have the withdrawal pangs that have set in for the last several Aprils. Anyone else? Quote of the Day Be inspired Karen Hasler takes us into the moment with voice and humor in this inspiring post. Be inspired here. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Username: Please use the… Continue reading Day 28 of the March SOLSC-#sol17
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Growth Mindset in Writing Workshop + Giveaway
How do we teach a growth mindset, along with all the other aspects of writing that require explicit instruction? Read on to find out more and for the chance to win an autographed copy of Growing a Growth Mindset: Unlocking Character Strengths through Children's Literature by Dr. Kevin Sheehan and Jessica Ryan.
