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The leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler, and pumpkin spice everything is back on store shelves. That can only mean one thing—it’s time for some autumn writing
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing color, the air is getting crisp, and pumpkin spice is in the air. As autumn settles in, it’s the perfect
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of having to sit through a boring story, you know how important it is to teach narrative writing skills to develop storytelling skills. A
Engaging students is easy when you have first-hand experiences. So, this fall, why not plan some Johnny Appleseed Activities full of apple fun that motivates and excites your students? In
If you’re looking for a way to keep all of your students’ writing reference pages organized and accessible, student writing folders are the way to go! Not only do they
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: