Are your students motivated during Writers Workshop, or do they lack the drive to get started with writing? I know that when I started teaching Writers Workshop earlier this year (following Lucy Caulkins), I very quickly learned that my children this year just were not motivated to write. When I ... read more
How to Plan a Publishing Party That Will Actually Wow Students
Lucy and I have a love-hate relationship. Lucy Caulkins that is. While I adore her theory and many of her ideas for structuring Writers Workshop, I often feel it can become a bit monotonous, especially for Kindergarten students. This feeling often grows during those few lessons leading up to ... read more
TPT Seller Challenge Week 3: Create Your Masterpiece!
It's week 3 of the #TPTSellerChallenge! This week is all about creating a masterpiece! Let me tell you what, I've created just that! This labor of love has taken me several months to complete. But guess what?! It is finally FINISHED! It's also the sibling of my best ... read more
“AR” It’s a Pirate’s Life For Me
Saying last week was one of my favorite weeks in the classroom would be an understatement. I dove deep into a theme, more so than I've ever done before, and the result was astounding. The kiddos learned, laughed, and made memories. I learned, laughed, and made memories. Fortunately I ... read more
You Oughta Know About… Writing in the Clouds
Happy Easter weekend! I know I get so excited about changing seasons, but there's just something about this time of the year that is magical. We're in Fredericksburg, TX for the weekend doing some shopping, spending time with family, and visiting some vineyards, but as we drove in ... read more
