I recently spoke with a teacher who asked me what writing program I use to teach writing. When I told her I didn't use a program, she was a little shocked and wanted to know how I knew what to teach. As I explained to her how I generate my lesson topics, I realized this might be something useful to share on my blog. Keep reading for three types of writing lessons, how I … [Read more...] about Types of Writing Lessons (Writing Workshop Ideas)
Archives for December 2016
Playing Spoons in the Classroom {Highly Engaging Review Game}
A few years ago, I was introduced to a highly motivating, fast-paced academic version of the games Spoons. After playing a few rounds and having a lot of fun, I knew this was something I wanted to incorporate as much as possible into my classroom. The academic version of Spoons is a great way to motivate your students to review almost any concept! (If you are not … [Read more...] about Playing Spoons in the Classroom {Highly Engaging Review Game}
Organizing Anchor Charts
I don't know about you, but I love anchor charts. They are a regular part of my daily instruction in all subjects. Some (okay, most) are not Pinterest worthy, but they are a great anchor for what we are learning and a valuable reference for the students. However, with anchor charts comes the issue of displaying and storing them. Which ones do you hang? Which ones … [Read more...] about Organizing Anchor Charts