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Everyone has an opinion, even elementary students. Use that to your advantage and learn how to teach opinion writing in first grade and kindergarten! Let’s take a look: If you’ve ever offered a tray of cookies to a classroom full of elementary students you know they each have an opinion. Some insist on the chocolate chip cookie while others really… Read More
If groans and grumbles come along with your writing lessons, it may be time to encourage writing in a new way with your students. Take a look at these 25 ways you can foster independent writing in your kindergarten or first-grade classroom. Encouraging Writing 1. Model Writing Before you can get your students writing independently they must first know what… Read More
Valentine writing prompts are great to use during the month of February. I’m always looking for ways to get my students engaged and excited about writing and what better way than with candy! Take a look at how I use classic Valentine treats to entice my students into some opinion writing. Valentine Writing Prompts Do You Like Valentine Chocolates? Do… Read More
Easter writing activities will keep your students engaged and excited about the writing process. Take a look at how we learn about persuasive writing with jelly beans! Jelly beans – love em’ or hate em’ they are a part of every child’s Easter basket! But which ones are your favorite? Do you like the spicy flavors? Or would you rather… Read More
Coloring Easter eggs with kids is a fun activity to do around Easter in your classroom and a great way to get kids engaged in writing! So, are you thinking this sounds like a hot mess? Well, let me tell you, I have a new twist on an old favorite that is going to make you want to try… Read More
Easter writing prompts for kids are a great way to get your students engaged in writing with a fun theme! This month we are working on opinion writing, which can be hard for my firsties! I decided they needed something to really get them excited about writing. Well……what do kids absolutely love? You guessed it…candy! Writing Our Opinion I thought… Read More
