It’s no secret that young students struggle with writing, especially opinion writing! Whether they are having a hard time differentiating facts from opinions or they don’t know where to start,
Are your students excited to use Onomatopoeia-figurative language while speaking but then fall short when it comes time to use figurative language in their writing? Teaching young writers figurative language
Johnny Appleseed has been a long time staple for many elementary classrooms. Reading, speaking, and writing are skillfully woven throughout the study of this one legend. If you haven’t jumped
Sentence writing is an essential skill for students during their early school years. So let’s discuss my trustworthy sentence practice routines. Complete Sentences The first step in mastering sentence writing
As teachers everywhere are beginning to prepare for back-to-school while distance learning this year, their approach may be a little different. But, keep in mind, we can also maintain our
Supportive writing strategies for teaching young students can be as easy as one, two, three. Each of the little faces is looking back at you, completely bewildered. It’s like you
Are you teaching summary writing or simply assigning it? Yes, there’s a big difference and a difference that changes everything! The Situation Do you remember your first month of school?
Paragraph writing practice online can be a struggle for many young writers. It’s especially tricky when the writing practice is online. Well, I’ve got your back. A quick remedy is
I’m a second-grade teacher who spent years trying to make writing “click” for my students.
What I discovered?
Writing success doesn’t come from more activities—it comes from having a clear system.
That’s why I created the START Writing System—to help teachers like you: