There is no doubt about it -- we live in a different world than we did just six months ago. Covid-19 has brought lots of fear and uncertainty to the world of education. What will school look like next year? Will we wear masks? Will we have students in the classroom or will we still be teaching virtually? If we are in the classroom, how will we keep ... Continue Reading
5 Ways to Excite Reluctant Writers
"UGH! Do I have to write?!" I bet you have heard this before! We all have some students who don't like writing and spend all of their time complaining, napping and staring at the clock. I lovingly refer to these students as "reluctant writers." Most reluctant writers don't feel confident in their ability to write and they struggle to get ... Continue Reading
Be a Kick-Butt Writing Teacher Even if you Hate to Write
As a kid, I dreamed of being an author. My dad would bring home a laptop from his work and I would spend my weekends writing chapter books. I would submit them to contests that I found online. During recess, I would sit on the sidewalk reading a thesaurus. My dream was shattered my freshman year of college. I was so excited to turn my first ... Continue Reading
5 Mistakes Teachers Make When Teaching Writing
Teaching writing can be so tricky! Most of us never even took a class in college about how to teach writing. Many teachers are just winging it and we are all doing the best that we can with the tools we have been given. It stands to reason that we are making a few mistakes. The good news is that they are easy to correct! Talk Too Much Let's ... Continue Reading
3 Ways to Have More Fun Teaching Writing
Do you hate teaching writing? If so, you're not alone. Teachers everywhere describe writing as overwhelming and frustrating. And since it is no fun at all...teachers aren't quick to protect their writing time. "Math is going a little long? Oh well, I guess we don't have time for writing today." But what if I told you that writing can be more fun to ... Continue Reading
