How to Teach Writing Strategies
When I graduated from the credential program, I was clueless about how to teach writing to my students. It was not taught in my classes. However, my Master Teacher showed…
Wordless Picture Books and Story Starter Activities
Have you ever used wordless pictures or wordless picture books? What are the benefits of Wordless Pictures? Wordless pictures are a way to encourage students to make inferences. They see…
3 Ways to Teach Narrative Writing
Why Story Maps Work! Teaching Narrative Writing in 1st and 2nd Grade can be very easy for you and your students when you teach them how to use story maps…
How to Teach Conclusions in Writing
It took me a long time to figure out how to teach students to write conclusions. I think it was because I didn’t completely understand it myself. I like to…
How to Teach Narrative Writing Part 2
Teaching Narrative Writing to our little ones can be daunting at first when they have not had any prior instructions. I remember one of my kid’s teachers gave the assignment,…
How to Teach Narrative Writing Part 1
It is time to teach Narrative Writing to your students! Where do you even begin? I get asked this question all the time! You have a group of 1st or…
How to do Writer’s Workshop?
Have you ever wondered, “How do I implement Writer’s Workshop in my classroom?”. Would it really work for my class? I have done Writer’s Workshop successfully in grades 1-4 and…
