Want to Become a Better Writing Teacher? (16 Tips)

Strong reading instruction is getting a slew of attention right now.  Which is wonderful.  But, as Shanahan says, “If you want better reading scores, the science of reading says do…

Step Back to Improve Independent Writing

There are so many reasons our kids don’t want to write. At the foundational level, when handwriting and spelling skills are weak, kids’ ability and confidence in writing will be…

Getting Kids to Write: Motivation

Teaching writing is at the top of many teachers’ lists of things that are hardest to do.  The actual teaching of it can be uncomfortable for many, but a bigger…