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43 Classroom Must Haves For New Teachers
We have all been there. You are a new teacher, or have been out of the classroom for some time, and need to set your classroom up for the school year. Back-to-school sales offer so many deals, but you...
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What is Writing Worksop?
Learning how to write can be a challenging task. There is no wrong or right way to write so writing can be subjective. Our students can bring a myriad of unique needs and personalities into the classroom,...
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Publishing Small Moments for Young Writers
Publishing small moments can be a daunting task for young writers. Most students will brainstorm their writing topics, plan out their story, and write out a draft. Then they will say, “I’M DONE!” However,...
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The Small Moment Writing Process
Teaching small moment writing in K-2 can seem like a difficult task, but it is not. Following a writing process can help students to organize their writing while focusing on what matters most… their stories!  Breaking...
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Best Mentor Texts for Teaching Small Moments
We have all been there. You are preparing to teach a small moment writing unit. However, you need a mentor text to help your students understand what they will be learning throughout the unit. I...
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Teaching Small Moment Writing in K-2
Teaching small moment writing in K-2 is a great way to improve student writing. Focusing on small moments within a personal narrative unit can help students focus on important events that impacted their...
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