One of my favorite writing lessons is all about the Hamburger Paragraph Plan . It is such a third grade-friendly layout and something that...

Now that we've entered the home stretch of third grade, I want to make sure I am giving my students practice with typing and word proces...

This year seems to be slipping through my fingertips. I'm not sure if it's because I am only part-time, but my pacing seems off and ...

One thing I love about this time of year is how kids are synthesizing all we have done and personalizing the plans, strategies, and skills w...

I use a small-group approach to Writer's Workshop and it has been a wonderful gift to both me and my students these past few years. I am...

We are enjoying our RACK Week this week and I'm taking the opportunity to throw in some Friendly Letter writing practice, which is alway...

One of my most favorite books to read this time of year is In November , by Cynthia Rylant. Not only are the illustrations beautiful,...

April is National Poetry Month and a favorite of mine is to work with poems of all shapes and sizes to give students a broad sense of what ...

Welcome to another wonderful round of Bright Ideas! I am so excited to share this wonderful website with you today to help you celebrate A...

I'm excited today to tell you about how I teach my minilessons in writing using small group instruction in Writing Groups. If you...

If you haven't had the chance to read about how I am using small groups in writing this year, be sure to read the overview HERE . ...