Taking the Pain Out of Editing and Revising
Editing and revising can be so difficult with students. It can be be straight up painful. As in Dr. Pepper and M&M's stat in order to survive. Amiright? I am not going to sit here [...]
Teaching Nonfiction {Informational Text}
I must be crazy. I love teaching informational text. There is just SO much out there and you can do so much with it! And kids NEED it. So much of the text students are [...]
5 Ways to Support Struggling Writers
So, we have talked all about the mini lesson, and independent writing time and conferencing with kids...but what do you do if the kids WON'T write? We have all been there. The kid that is [...]
Five for Friday (November 13th)
I am linking up for the first time ever with Doodle Bugs Teaching Five for Friday linky party. I have no idea what took so long. Apparently, I am a slow learner :). I am [...]
The Best Thanksgiving Resources, Read Alouds, and Freebies!
It is that time again! Thanksgiving is almost upon us with all the yummy food and desserts! Mmmm. PIE! Next week may be a bit crazy, so I thought I could help you embrace the [...]
5 Tips for Independent Writing Time
A few weeks ago I began my newest blog series about writing. So many of you responded about how difficult writing time can be- for both the teacher AND students! While I am not an [...]
Holiday Crazies: The Power of Reader’s Theater
We are entering the no-man's land teaching: the holiday season! Part of me LOVES it because there is SO MUCH fun going on! The other part of me HATES it because schedules are usually wrecked [...]
5 Ways to Conquer the Writing Mini Lesson
It is so funny. When I ask on my blog or Facebook page, where people need the most help it never fails that I get the response, "Writing." Every.single.time. Which I totally understand, because teaching [...]
5 Ways to Make the Most of Writer’s Workshop
I am so thrilled to have my good friend, Theresa, from True Life I'm A Teacher guest post on my blog today! She is sharing some FABULOUS ideas to help with writing!! If you are looking [...]