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 [...]
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 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 [...]