What is Descriptive Writing? Descriptive writing uses details and the five senses to describe a person, place, thing, or event. Proper word choice and the use of adjectives are very important for the reader to create a picture in their…
Using monthly writing prompts regularly in the classroom can be so beneficial for both students and teachers. Teachers love using these prompts for morning work, centers, early finishers, and as homework assignments. You can project the prompts on the board,…
Immersion To prepare for your informational writing unit, start by immersing students in the genre. Collect books that will be good mentor texts. This will help students learn the purpose and characteristics of All About Books. Give them time to…
There are so many different types of poems for kids to learn about. Poetry is an important tool that can be used in the classroom to reinforce reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The natural rhythms and rhymes of poems…
I specialize in helping elementary teachers with writing resources, tips, and ideas. My goal is to save teachers time and energy so they can be vibrant inside and outside of the classroom! Read More
