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2 easy ways to get students adding details to their writing!

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Once writing workshop has started, students quickly get into the habit of writing a beginning, middle, and ending to their short stories. Even if it is just one sentence for each, they can grasp that idea, but how do we get them to add more? Going back into our writing and adding details is one of […]

Student Choice During Writing Workshop (Launching Writing Workshop Tips)

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Launching writing workshop in a K-2 classroom is all about setting the stage and getting students used to their new procedures! I recently shared a few other blog posts all about launching writing workshop with some of my favorite tips to get you started. You can see them below: My Favorite Books to Use When […]

My Top Tip for Launching Writing Workshop (in a K-2 Classroom)

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When launching writing workshop in a kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classroom, my BIGGEST tip and takeaway is to model everything. This may seem obvious, but it is so important for your young learners to see and hear everything explicitly so they know what the writing block will look like in your classroom. Before I […]

My 2 Favorite Books for Launching Writing Workshop (in a K-2 Classroom)

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Writing workshop is hands down the subject I have studied and researched the most as an educator. I love the challenge of teaching our young, K-2 students to express themselves through writing end learn to enjoy it along the way! I love it so much, I have an entire teaching membership dedicated to providing new, […]