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Simple End-of-Year Celebrations That Work for Everyone A Guide to Celebrating Without the Stress Let’s be real: The end of the school year is joyful—but it’s also exhausting. Teachers are stretched thin. Students are buzzing with end-of-year energy. And parents? They’re juggling work, home, summer planning, and everything else under the sun. And yet… this […]
Non-fiction Writing Ideas That Kids Will Love: Engaging Ideas for Your Classroom Tired? Overwhelmed? Short on time? We’ve got you. Let’s be real—elementary teachers have a lot on their plates. Finding time for writing instruction can feel like an uphill battle between testing schedules, field trips, performances, and assemblies. And when you finally squeeze it […]
Beyond the Posters: Helping Students Develop a True Growth Mindset More Than Just a Motto We talk about growth mindset all the time. The posters are up. The motivational quotes are ready. We remind students to “keep trying” and “believe in themselves.” But here’s the real question: Are we actually giving students opportunities to develop […]
Read-Alouds in the Elementary Classroom How to Use Read-Alouds to Strengthen Student Writing “Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.” — Albus Dumbledore. How do you use read-alouds to grow writers? Read-alouds are often seen as a way to build listening comprehension and foster a love of reading. But their […]
St. Patrick’s Day Writing Fun: Easy Ideas to Get Your Students Writing This Holiday St. Patrick’s Day Classroom Magic: Fun & Engaging Ideas for Young Writers St. Patrick’s Day is a golden opportunity to bring creativity, excitement, and a bit of leprechaun mischief into your classroom! However, teachers don’t always have the time to pause […]
From Brainstorm to Final Draft: Guiding Students Through the Writing Process Do your students know where their writing journey is taking them? Every great writer starts with a roadmap. By helping students navigate the writing process with confidence, you’ll empower them to grow into thoughtful, creative authors. As teachers, we know everyone follows a writing […]
Writing Conferences Made Easy A Guide for Teachers and Students Writing conferences can transform your students’ growth as writers. They’re a chance to provide personalized support, build confidence, and create a respectful classroom community where students help each other thrive. They are not another thing to add to your teacher’s plate (already way too full) […]
Unlocking Student Growth The Power of Writing Portfolios in the Classroom The Power of Writing Portfolios in the Classroom Writing portfolios are an invaluable tool for tracking student progress, encouraging self-reflection, and celebrating their growth. When you incorporate writing portfolios into your classroom, you give your students ownership over their learning journey. Portfolios allow your […]
Unleash the Magic of Student Thinking How to Use Journals to Inspire Growth and Creativity in Your Classroom Have you ever wished there was a way to quickly capture every student’s growth, creativity, and understanding in your classroom? A way that didn’t include another scored test? Something that you could use as data points, part […]