A Teaching Blog by Keri Brown
Managing 20-something students as they all want your attention can be frustrating. Below, I’m going to share some tips for a successful writing block time to help keep your students engaged and learning. Writing Music During our writing time, I like to turn on some… [read more]
In this 5-part blog series, I’ll give you an insider’s look at what my reading block and reading rotations look like. My small group’s look changes every year with each group, but the basics remain the same. Here’s what you can look forward to in… [read more]
Ever had all your students writing as you were assessing a child or having a writing conference with a student and every time you look up there is another child standing at your table looking at you? Yes. We’ve all been there. The child that… [read more]
Spring is upon us when March comes. Spring and Fall are my favorite seasons. It’s something about not being too cold and not being too hot that just makes me happy. I feel the same way about the books in the Spring. There are so… [read more]
How do your students keep up with their writing? Do they cram it in the desk? Is it smushed down in their chair pocket? How do they know to cherish it? If you’ve pulled out some wadded up writing more than once, I’ve got a… [read more]
Do you wish you had a dedicated area in your classroom for your students to write? Are your students looking all over the room for words to help during writing time? No fear! I’ve got you covered with a quick and simple solution to creating… [read more]