Poetry Unit - This is a complete FIVE week Poetry Writing Unit for writer's workshop! Students are introduced to writing 14 different styles of poetry. This unit is NO PREP...all you have to do is print and teach! Original poem examples are included for every poem (so you don't have to think of ... READ the POST
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Poetry Writing in Three Easy Steps!
Poetry Month is right around the corner and poetry writing is THE ONE WRITING UNIT that I look forward to year after year in elementary! Introducing students to poetry writing is so much fun! However, I know it can be a bit daunting if you don't love to teach writing, or aren't given the ... READ the POST
Favorite Poetry Unit
Teaching poetry is so much fun and so easy to do when you have the necessary tools! I remember my first year teaching fourth grade, our writing curriculum had nothing for teaching poetry. Luckily, I have always loved to write, especially poems, so I developed my own Poetry Unit. It was incredible to ... READ the POST
How to Teach Poetry Writing in Elementary
Poetry Writing is my favorite writing unit of the year! Teaching elementary students how to write poems is simple with the 1-2-3 format that I share below. The best thing about this Poetry Unit is that it helps students grow in their confidence as writers. Even my most reluctant writers say this ... READ the POST
Haiku Poetry Haiku Poem Poetry Writing
Haiku poems are fun with this Haiku Poetry Writing Set. Everything you need to have students create beautiful poems is included! This Haiku Poem set is a small sample of what's included in my best-selling Poetry Writing Bundle that includes 14 different styles of poems! You can see more ... READ the POST
3-D Earth Writing: Spring Poetry Activity & Bulletin Board Display
Get students excited about springtime writing with these fun, 3-D earths! You can use these for an Earth Day activity, or anytime during the spring months. These earths make an awesome bulletin board display, too, as they POP out from the wall. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE 3-D WRITING BUNDLE!!!! A ... READ the POST
3-D Haiku Poems
Poetry Month is one of my favorite times of year! Elementary students LOVE writing poems and I want to share with you one of our favorite poetry writing activities...3D Haiku Poems! Haiku poetry is a form of traditional Japanese poetry, consisting of three lines. Often Haiku poems use sensory ... READ the POST
A-Z Pocket Chart Letter & Picture Cards
ABC letter and picture pocket chart cards can be used for so many different ABC review games and activities! Be sure to read my blog post on how you can use these cards to play "I Have Who Has" and "I Spy!" I have also included the word card for each picture if you want to use these for a "Write ... READ the POST
Writing Activities 3D Bundle | Writing Craftivities
Writing activities and writing prompts that can be used all year long are ready to print and use! These 3-D Writing Activities make writing fun and engaging for students! WHY USE 3-D WRITING ACTIVITIES? Makes writing FUN and CREATIVE for students Can be used all year long Integrates ... READ the POST
Solve It Strips® Math Centers
Why Do Math Centers? Setting up math centers in your elementary classroom will allow you time to work with small groups of students. It also provides your students with engaging math practice. Using math centers is how I get students to practice math facts and build their fact fluency, as well as ... READ the POST
Flip Sticks!
Flip Sticks are an amazing participation tool for calling on students at random! The idea of using name sticks is nothing new. In fact, this classroom management strategy has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, what I didn't learn until a few years into teaching, was how to keep track of ... READ the POST
Heart-Shaped Crayons
I wanted to share a simple recipe to make cute, heart-shaped crayons. These are perfect for the month of February, as they are a great, non-candy, Valentine gift for little friends. Here's how we made them: 1. Fill a large mixing bowl with warm (not hot) water, and pour in three 64 count ... READ the POST
Writer’s Workshop Folder Set!
Writer's Workshop Folders are a must-have tool for every elementary classroom! These folders help teach students about the writing process, as well as keep them incredibly organized! Writer's Workshop Folders are ideal for grades 2-6 (but can also be used 7-12). WITH WRITER'S WORKSHOP FOLDERS ... READ the POST
Writer’s Workshop Folders
Organizing Writer's Workshop in the elementary classroom can be simple if you have the right tools! Often, one of the hardest parts of writing workshop is helping students stay organized as they move a piece of writing through the entire writing process. That's what led me to create these awesome ... READ the POST
3 Reasons To Use Writer’s Workshop Folders
Writer's Workshop Folders are an incredibly valuable tool, especially in the elementary classroom! These folders are a must for your writing block and I want to share with you THREE reasons why every elementary student needs a Writer's Workshop Folder. Reason #1 The obvious reason, Writer's ... READ the POST