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Hands raised next to the words "help! It's the first day of writing workshop!" TWT Help Desk: What if it’s the First Day of Writing Workshop?
TWT Help Desk Blog Series

TWT Help Desk: What if it’s the First Day of Writing Workshop?

Leah Thomas4 Comments

Setting the right tone on the first day of writing workshop is crucial. Join us for today's help desk post all about how to begin.

first day · writing workshop

the big picture.

Ruth Ayres4 Comments

The first day of school is tomorrow and I can hardly wait. Bags are loaded, clothes are pressed, lunch is packed and since this is my 9th first day of school (as a teacher), I know that I will sleep lightly and wake up well before the alarm clock. Going into the new year, I… Continue reading the big picture.

procedures · routines · writing workshop

Routines and Structures: Things to Teach Kids in September So Your Year Is a Breeze!

Stacey Shubitz10 Comments

I was doing some thinking this morning about the routines I'll need to rehearse with my students this-coming September. My mind went from general (e.g., walking in the hallways, fire drills) to the specific (i.e., Writing Workshop). Therefore, I figured I'd post my working list of structures I want to teach my fourth graders so… Continue reading Routines and Structures: Things to Teach Kids in September So Your Year Is a Breeze!