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Prewriting for Primary Students
Many educators downplay the importance of prewriting, but I believe that it is essential, especially in the primary grades. Prewriting is important because it helps students to think about what they know and organize their thoughts so that they can better express themselves in writing. This is especially important in
3 Reasons Why Prewriting is Important
Crafting a written piece of work can be daunting, but prewriting is an essential tool to kickstart the process. Not only does it help young writers consider and organize their ideas, but by providing them with a structure for expression, they can more effectively communicate themselves in writing. Although this
The 1st Day of Writing Workshop
Teaching writing in the primary grades can be extremely tough. We’re asking students to engage in a writing workshop before they can really write, BUT, we have to start somewhere. I always say the best place to start is by getting your room ready for a writing workshop before you
The 1st Minutes of Small Group Instruction
Students are at your small group table for small group instruction, but what should you do first? Read on or press play, and I’ll share with you what the first minutes of small group instruction look like in my classroom. This post contains affiliate links. You can take a peek
4 Ways to Repurpose Alphabet Picture Cards
Do you have tons of alphabet picture cards from all of the reading series your district has moved on from? No worries, I’m going to share with you a few activities that you can use in your classroom! Let’s repurpose those ABC picture cards! Read on or press play! This
What is a Sound Wall?
If you’ve been relying on a word wall and still seeing your students struggle with decoding, you’re not alone. For years, I used word walls faithfully—only to find that they weren’t moving the needle for many of my readers. That all changed when I discovered sound walls. Rooted in the