I love using picture books when working with students. It gives them the opportunity to invent the story. I love hearing their ideas and se...

Non-fiction project Beth Keplar I found this great slideshow of students reading, researching and writing!  Are you interested in...

Freedom Hands In honor of Martin Luther King and the message of diversity, Crayola has a wonderful craftivity ! This would be per...

Writing about Christmas is fun!  Add these papers to your Writing Workshop!  Download Here! My Cute Graphics

Start your discovery of the Mayflower at the History Channel !  They offer several videos, including Deconstructing History and The Hi...

It's time to write about pumpkins!  I hope these writing papers are useful in your writing workshop! Happy Fall! Download Here!...

I appreciate teachers and want to show it this week by offering my Simile Fun Unit as a freebie.  You can see more great  items to use wi...

Download Poster What a beautiful and inspiring quote by Mem Fox.  Her words express what I see as my mission; to help teachers an...

Thanks to the NCTE post on my Facebook page, I found this delightful NPR article and radio transcript.  It  reminded me once again that let...

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Download Earth Day Poem I made a poem for Earth Day.  I used the form of Haiku because of its emphasis on syllables.   Syllable work ...

Download Chart! Reading and writing intersect in natural ways every day in the classroom.  This Fountas and Pinnell list of the ways...

I really love this free website that will take your writing and turn it into a shape.  What a great idea for writing in February!  S...

If you are looking for ideas for MLK Day, check out my post from last year, found here.   I added a few writing papers using the wonderful ...

Download Lyrics This is a cute song that students won't mind learning to read.  You can use this video to help teach them the w...