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Make Writing Fun: Creative Daily Journal Writing Prompts

When I taught elementary grades and even middle school, as part of our morning work, students would write in their journals, whether answering a question on the board or completing a writing prompt I had given. Let’s dive deeper into Make Writing Fun: Creative Daily Journal Writing Prompts and discover how a few minutes of… Continue reading Make Writing Fun: Creative Daily Journal Writing Prompts

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Cross-Curricular Fall Writing Activities for Science, Math, Reading, & STEM

Writing is a subject that can be difficult to find time for in the classroom schedule. Since there is a heavy emphasis on testing in reading and math, writing sadly gets pushed to the side, and it’s showing. According to The Nation’s Report Card, writing skills have declined steadily in K-8th-grade students since 2019. This… Continue reading Cross-Curricular Fall Writing Activities for Science, Math, Reading, & STEM

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How Digital Writing Portfolios Transform Student Writing

Tired of paper piles and messy writing folders? Discover how digital writing portfolios transform student writing by making storing, sharing, and celebrating student work easy, modern, and magical, all the while boosting creativity and confidence. The Honest Truth About Writing Portfolios Be honest. When you hear the words writing portfolio, do you instantly picture those… Continue reading How Digital Writing Portfolios Transform Student Writing