I bet you want to engage your reluctant writers, am I right? What if there was a way to make writing lessons interactive and engaging? Well, look no further than these free flipbook writing crafts! These adorable writing prompts are perfect year-round, as there is one for spring, summer, fall, and winter! Flip books are a great way for students… Read More
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How To Teach Sentence Structure
Hey there, Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to teach sentence structure to your Kindergarten or First Grade students? Building sentences is a great way to do this! Sentence building (also known as sentence scramble) worksheets are ideal for little learners who need practice with writing sentences. How do they work? Students practice their fine motor skills by… Read More
No Prep Writing Crafts
Hey there, Are you looking for ways to make your writing lessons engaging? Some reluctant writers really struggle when they’re told to write on a blank piece of paper. That’s why it’s awesome if your students can write AND make a craft. They get to have so much fun; they forget that they’re learning! The other great thing about writing… Read More
How to teach opinion writing
Okay, so opinion writing has always been one of my favorite things to teach! I just love the discussions that you can have with students about things they love and hate. But here’s the thing, getting students to put their ideas into writing isn’t a piece of cake. Without properly teaching the structure of opinion writing you could get a… Read More
How To Make Writing Lessons Fun Using Flip Books
Today I want to talk about how to make writing lessons fun and enjoyable for students. Even with an engaging topic, sometimes writing on a plain piece of paper is just not interesting enough for students. That’s why writing flipbooks can be an excellent way to engage your students in a writing lesson. Let me tell you all about them!… Read More
How to Engage Reluctant Writers
Hey, so tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re teaching writing. You’ve finished your explicit teaching and explained the writing task. Your students have started working and they seem to be on task and scribbling down their story ideas. Then, you look over and see one of your students. Let’s call him Johnny. He’s got a blank piece of paper… Read More