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November 27, 2023
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Welcome back to our series on setting up a writing center in your classroom. We’ve covered where to place your writing station, which furniture to …
9 Christmas Writing Ideas To Make December Jolly
November 20, 2023
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I get it, teaching in December is hard. You’re tired, your students are wound up and you’re counting the days until break. But I have ...
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5 Christmas Writing Prompts To Help You Survive December
November 13, 2023
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December is a great time to see the wonder in your student’s eyes. They’re excited for the holidays, they’re chasing snowflakes with their tongues at ...
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Effectively Organizing A Writing Center In Your First Grade Classroom
November 6, 2023
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Do you have a writing center that is impossible to keep organized? Where there are papers everywhere, pencils scattered on the floor, and your students ...
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3 Tips For Setting Up A Writing Center In Your Elementary Classroom
October 30, 2023
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Hey teachers, welcome to the second article in this blog series about setting up a writing center. Writing centers can be really messy, so it’s ...
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