Teach Outside the Box

My students are rocking and rolling with daily journaling, and I have two personal objectives for the next two weeks: 1) Informally assess what they already know, identify challenges, and plan for my Interactive Writing instruction 2) Allow students time for free creative writing (without prompts) to foster a LOVE and excitement for writing Thus far, my objectives are being… Read More

For the past five years, I’ve been using the same “menu” format for Literacy Centers and have modified it as I’ve taught first, second, and third grade.  Prior to that, I’d tried every system in the book…stations in the classroom, mobile tubs, wheels, rotated charts, assigned centers…all of which “worked” for the most part, BUT left me with the same… Read More