Inside: Free monster writing slide is the perfect way to get your students writing during the Fall season along with other fall writing ideas Happy fall y'all! I'm popping in to hopefully give you some inspiration for F A L L writing in your classroom! Even if you teach mid to upper elementary and themed and seasonal "fun" stuff isn't at the top of your to do list, you can still incorporate these ideas into your students writing! That is one of my favorite things about writing: the opportunity to make it exciting for our students! In my classroom we do a few … [Read more...] about Fall Writing Ideas
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Winter Writing: Trapped in a Snow Globe
Okay if you have ever been on Pinterest during the winter you have most definitely seen this adorable winter writing craft to do with your students: If I were trapped in a snow globe.. AH-dorable!! I finally got around to doing this cute writing activity with my class this year. I am not going to lie to you.... it was easy, a great way to get some writing in the last week before break, and SO so cute!! This is also perfect for anytime the month of January. I wanted to share the materials I used, how I made mine, and of course the template for free!! SO..this will be super … [Read more...] about Winter Writing: Trapped in a Snow Globe
Mother’s Day Ideas!
Mother's Day is coming and I always like to do some fun things in my classroom with my kiddos! Their Moms love to see little gifts come home from school. As a 3rd grade teacher, I do try to make it include a good amount of writing! This year my students will be making a few different things. The first is a Mother's Day flipbook! I have them write 5 reasons they love their mom under each flap. Then, they can illustrate it. I also like them to do this flower craft using adjectives to describe their mom. We talk about what makes a "good" adjective and what makes our … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Ideas!