Contact UsThe Writing Center
Do you have a writing center in your room? Is it used during guided reading? Is it used during writer’s workshop? Over the last few years, I had a writing…
Story Starters for The Writing Center
Keeping students motivated at the writing center isn’t always easy. Some students love to write and can’t wait to open their notebooks to a new page, but many students…
Planning Writing Instruction
My very first year of teaching (1997) our school focus was on writing. As a new teacher, this was a hefty goal. I was going through teacher shock trying…
Interactive Writing Lesson {Freebie}
Here’s a fun interactive writing lesson for you to use as you introduce your students to sharing the pen! This lesson comes from the book Interactive Writing: How Language and…
Writing Mini-Lessons
When beginning the year, writing is the who’s who of first grade. I mean really! Paper, supplies, and creativity! I love the freedom and versatility, but those same two attributes…