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
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Third Grade Informational Writing Unit
Let’s look at my third grade informational writing unit and all its features. Plus get strategies for teaching writing to third grade students. The purpose of informational writing pieces is to tell your readers information on a topic. Informational pieces do not include characters or dramatization. Their sole purpose is to inform the reader. Are you struggling to get your… Read More
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
Seasonal Math Crafts for First Grade
Are you looking for fun ways to teach Math to your First Graders? Sometimes a worksheet just isn’t engaging enough. But what if there was a way to teach Math concepts that was truly engaging for your students? What if the result was a cute bulletin board? Best of all, what if the activity was crafty/artsy but was actually no… 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