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Do you ever get that feeling of dread when it’s time to teach writing? Do you feel frustrated with sloppy handwriting, lack of creativity and the same old boring writing from your students? If that feels like you, I’ll let you in on my secret. Balanced literacy is your ticket to creating first grade writers. What Is Balanced Literacy? In… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day activities are some of my favorite things to do during the month of March! Of course, we make leprechaun traps and try to catch those little rascals. But I also like my kids to understand a little about the history of the holiday. Take a look at how we add some informational writing into this fun holiday…. Read More
Do you know how to catch a leprechaun? By building a trap of course! Take a look at the fun we had building leprechaun traps and writing about how we planned to catch those little rascals! Making Leprechaun Traps Leprechaun traps can be such fun to make for St. Patrick’s Day so we decided to give it a try. In the… Read More
Valentine opinion 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 February opinion writing. Valentine Opinion Writing Prompts Do You Like… Read More
Have you ever shaken a snow globe and wondered what it would be like to be trapped inside? Keep reading to see how this snow globe writing activity will get your kids excited about some winter writing! The Snow Globe Family One of my favorite read aloud books for January is The Snow Globe Family by Jane O’ Connor. It’s… Read More
Are you looking for a quick and easy Halloween writing prompt for kindergarten or 1st grade? Take a look at this cute little writing activity that we did with the book Room On The Broom by Julia Donaldson. Read Aloud If you’re looking for a not too scary Halloween read aloud, take a look at the book Room On The… Read More
