Learning how to write is such a complex task! Students have to focus on letter formation, sound recognition, and spacing. Honestly, there is a lot to remember, and it can all feel overwhelming. So, it is crucial to make writing fun. Students need to view it as something they enjoy if we want them to […]
Are you always looking for ways to help your students become strong, independent writers? I’m sure all teachers are! Honestly, it takes a lot of creativity and engagement to motivate students to become writers. There is so much to learn, and it can all feel overwhelming. Thankfully, using K-1 News Stories: Growing Young Writers will […]
When kindergarteners enter the classroom, they begin building the foundation for the rest of their lives. So, teachers often get started on a skill essential for all learning: handwriting! This includes teaching a good handwriting grip and name-writing. These skills take lots of practice, so getting started during the first weeks of school is key! […]
Publish Children’s Books and Celebrate Young Authors: This is one of the best things we can do to build an “I can do it” mindset!
Fingerspelling helps the brain remember letters and sounds: It becomes the memory hook to ABC/Phonics mastery. Fingerspelling will enhance the effectiveness of any ABC/Phonics program.
Teaching children to sing and sign the Pledge is among the most POWERFUL strategies we share! Take photos of your students signing the words of the Pledge. Children AND parents will love this class book featuring the lives of each classmate.
Updated November 2023 Class Pets Provide Authentic Reasons to Write, Draw, Research, and Make Books in Kindergarten and First Grade ALL photos used with permission from parents and teachers. Charlie the Turtle became a vital part of Katie Nelson’s kindergarten. Mailboxes especially designed for class pets are delightful K-1 writing props! Students love to write […]
Students Enjoy Writing When We Give Them Scaffolding to Build on Success! A simple “heart word” sentence model supports kindergartners in writing their own little book; Authentic word work grows kindergarten writers.
News stories give students choice of writing topics. They find their voice and create stories about what is most important in their lives. There are few things more satisfying for a young writer than creating something that reflects their feelings and experiences.
It’s early October and kindergarten children are learning the joys of writing for real world purposes. Writing and reading fluency with a growing collection of high-frequency “heart word” sentences is our next important learning target.
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