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Are you looking for teaching tips or resources for your classroom? Take a look at these blog posts to find some fun freebies and lesson ideas.
Adding mentor texts to your writing curriculum can be a huge plus for your students! Read on to see my list of the 12 best mentor texts for teaching fictional narratives to 3rd-grade students. Why Use Mentor Texts While Teaching Fictional Narratives? First, let’s acknowledge the importance of using mentor texts when teaching writing. The simple truth is that WE… Read More
Amp up your writing curriculum with this third grade fictional narratives writing unit. With this 5-week unit for fictional writing, everything is included to make your life easier! Are your third-graders moaning and groaning every time you get to writing time? Not anymore! I created a whole unit on fictional narratives. It includes everything for a 5-week study with tons… Read More
Maybe you are a new teacher, or a seasoned one that is taking on a new role as a writing instructor, or maybe you just want to shake up your writing time this year…keep reading to learn more about what narrative writing is, tips to teach it, and some great resources to make it easier for you! There are several… Read More
Are you a kindergarten, first grade, or second grade teacher? Are you teaching opinion writing, narrative writing or informational writing? If so, you and your students will LOVE these free dinosaur writing prompts! Opinion Writing If you’re teaching opinion writing, you’ll love that there is an opinion writing dinosaur craft included in this freebie! Students simply write about their favorite… Read More
Do you want to teach your students more about informational writing pieces? Read on to find out how I teach informational writing and to grab a freebie! My informational writing prompts and worksheets for kindergarten – 5th grade students will make it so much easier for you. Amp up your writing time with these complete lessons! Kindergarten Informational Writing Prompts… Read More
Use monthly writing prompts to encourage writing in the classroom and watch your students become amazing authors! Monthly writing prompts are fun because they are made specifically for each month and can match the holidays or themes associated with each month. Teaching writing can be challenging for many reasons, like a lack of a curriculum, time, or the imagination to… Read More
