It’s exciting to see that more and more, attention is being paid to something that deserves equal billing to reading: writing. Specifically, writing instruction. Because writing is crucial to literacy…
Brené Brown is well known for a simple yet powerful phrase: “clear is kind.” Although she’s mostly referring to arriving at clarity within organizations, this phrase can truly be applied…
Humans always do more of something–and do it better–when we’re motivated. Healthy eating and exercise are prime examples. When motivation isn’t there, we approach tasks begrudgingly. It becomes more just…
It’s an understatement to say that poor basic grammar stands out as a big need for kids today. You see it every day–a student shows you their work, and you…
There’s no question about it: writing is hard for kids. Which, let’s be honest, can make it hard to teach. Knowing this, teachers often begin with having kids use a…