Creative Name Writing Activities for 1st Grade
What’s in a name? A bunch of letters, sure, but also a unique opportunity for your 1st grade students to practice their handwriting and spelling skills. Often, one of the very first—and most important—lessons we teach kids to spell is their own names. And, like any...
Publishing for Young Writers: 4 Tips to Share With Your Student Authors
Helping young writers become published authors is a privilege and a thrill. There’s nothing I love more than watching their faces light up when they open a big box full of brand new books with their names on the “About the Authors” page. Teachers love it too! They...
Practical Strategies for Teaching Figurative Language in 5th Grade
When teaching figurative language to my students, I like to tell them that it’s like using sugar when baking a cake. Sure, you can bake the cake without it, but it’s going to be a lot less satisfying. And if you do use it, you have to make sure you’re using it...