How to Teach Writing to Students with 10 Key Elements

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How to teaching writing to elementary students can be challenging yet gratifying. To cultivate strong writing skills in students, it’s crucial `to incorporate a well-rounded approach that not only encourages active participation but also nurtures a love for the written word. By integrating these ten essential elements into every writing lesson, educators can foster an […]

5 Awesome Reasons to Use Writing Craftivities for Student Growth

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Writing Craftivities are where it’s at when it comes to motivating and differentiating writing instruction. We all know that keeping our students engaged and motivated is no easy feat. But fear not, because I’m about to introduce you to a game-changer: writing craftivities! These bad boys are here to support our students’ needs while adding […]

Integrating Science and Writing to Maximize Student Growth Now

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How often are you integrating science and writing within your lessons? If you’re anything like me, I set out with the best of intentions, but before long, the constant pressures and daily demands derail me. Well, that is, until I designed a system to integrate science and writing efficiently and effectively with ease. In fact, […]

A Thanksgiving Writing Prompt with Heart

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The Tur-key to My Heart Are you looking for an engaging Thanksgiving Writing Prompt that will engage your students while you teach valuable writing skills? If so, I have you covered. For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, enjoy a feast with family and friends, and watch some football. But for […]

Paragraph Writing Tips in 7 Easy Steps

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Are you in need of paragraph writing tips? Oh, the joys of teaching paragraph writing! There’s nothing quite like watching your students’ eyes glaze over as you discuss topic sentences, main ideas, and supporting details. But there’s no need to despair! Teaching paragraph writing doesn’t have to be agonizing. In fact, with a few simple […]

5 Engaging October Writing Prompts in a Snap!

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It’s October, which means it’s time for some spooky, fun, and autumn-themed writing prompts! These prompts are perfect for getting students excited about writing, and they’re also great for building some important literacy skills. So, without further ado, let’s get into the prompts! For convenience, each of the prompts can be used right away. Simply […]

Autumn Writing Prompts that Elementary Students Actually Enjoy and Embrace

Autumn writing prompts that students actually enjoy and engage with.

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 prompts! Here are 30 ideas to get your students’ creative juices flowing as they write about all things fall-themed. Weekly Paragraphs with Autumn Writing Prompts […]