kindergarten · Talking

The Sound of Silence: Reflective Practice

For young children who are learning to write, talking is at the heart of putting the pieces of the writing process together.

writing workshop

Turn and Talk

One of the greatest benefits I have had in my classroom, that encompasses all things literacy, has been the addition of purposeful talk. When it comes to inviting students to think and learn after a writing strategy or any other reflective work, talking is one of the most important strategies we can use. When students… Continue reading Turn and Talk

minilesson · sketching · storytelling · writing workshop

A Step Back, A Leap Forward

Sometimes the most effective way to help writers leap ahead, is to slow things down and take a step back.