“Things I Learned in Kindergarten” Writing Activities
Kindergarten is such fun, both for teachers and for students. Everything is bright, colorful and new, and no one takes themselves too seriously. Anything can be a game if you do it right, and there is nothing that can’t be improved with a couple of markers and a glue...
Book Publishing for Elementary Students: Dos and Don’ts
I remember the day our classbook arrived like it was yesterday. It was my (and my students’) first classbook project, and from the moment we sent our manuscript off to be published, my students constantly asked me, “When’s our book coming? Is it here yet? Is it here?”...
3 Reflective Memorial Day Writing Prompts for 5th Grade
Memorial Day is one of our more complex holidays, both in and outside of the classroom. On the one hand, it’s a time of family gatherings and celebration. Many of us look forward to annual backyard barbecues and beach trips—not to mention sleeping in on the long...