Mentor texts: do you use them in your classroom for writing instruction? You should, and here’s why. First, what exactly is a mentor text? A mentor text is simply a text that can be used as an example of good, strong writing. They can be read and referred to over and over. Mentor texts are used to show a strategy,…
November is a time for cooler temperatures, turkeys, and thankfulness! Today I’m going to share a simple way to instill an attitude of gratitude in your students this November as they prepare for Thanksgiving. By spending a little time each day focusing on thankfulness, by the end of the month, your students will see that they truly have so much…
Pumpkin exploration, pumpkin investigation, or just pumpkin day! Whatever you call it, your students will love these fun, hands on science, reading, writing, and character education activities! Watch my Facebook Live video about this topic here. All of the free printables I’m going to share in this post are available in our Facebook group files here. Pumpkin Exploration: Let them…
Sentence writing: how do you teach young students such a complex skill? Today, I’m going to share some engaging ideas to teach students to write simple sentences with capitals, punctuation, and proper spacing. These ideas use a gradual release method, and typically take about a week. These lessons are helpful before beginning your writing curriculum for the year. It’s pretty…
Do your students know that they’re authors? Today, I’m going to share 3 simple ways you can boost your students’ confidence as writers! Watch my live video about this topic on Facebook here. Why does confidence matter? Student confidence is clearly linked with students being willing to take risks and try new things.Learning how to write is no easy…