preschool · Straight from the Classroom

On Memory, Meaning, and Making Sense: Straight From the Classroom

One of the things I value most about young children's writing is what it reveals about them: how are they learning to make sense of their world? Here I share three recent examples of stories written by some of my four-year-old students.

authentic writing · Reflective Practice · teacher of writing

Be a Blank Book: Reflective Practice

A blank book is a powerful tool for young writers. It can also be a metaphor for the way that teachers of writing can make meaningful connections with their students.