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Staying Curious About Writing Instruction-A Shared Responsibility
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.
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It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!
It's Tuesday! Time to write, share, give!
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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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Community-Building Books for the New School Year
During the first six weeks of school, the foundation you lay for your writers can transform their entire journey. When every writer feels seen and valued, they gain confidence and joy. Explore three new picture books that inspire connection and collaboration. Comment for a chance to win them all!
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Year-Long Planning: Keep the Big Picture in Mind from the Beginning
Don’t lose sight of the big picture with all the things to do at the beginning of the year! Read on for reasons why making a year-long pacing plan for yourself is so important, and use the included calendar templates to get started on your year-long plan as well as monthly unit planning.
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In Cathy’s Class: Reflective Practice
What are some possibilities for writing in pre-k? Read to find out what it looks like in the classroom of early childhood educator Cathy Grupper.
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From Talk to Text: Launching Writing with Conversation
How a few minutes of talk can spark ideas, boost confidence, and fill notebooks with writing kids care about.
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Tips for Teachers: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series
Routines are just as important for teachers as they are for students. Focusing on three key areas will start your school year off strong!
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Writing Community: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series
When it comes to building a writing community, students need to see themselves as writers—peers among peers. Classroom routines are one way to cultivate that environment.
