5 Ways to Support and Motivate Reluctant Writers with WriteReader

We have all students in our class that struggle with writing for one reason or another. Maybe they are not interested in the project or topic, they think they are

Shared Reading and Repetitive Poems

Short poems are a great way to engage young students in reading. The poems should be repetitive, and include targeted sight words and lots of images to support the text.

Writing with a Purpose in Mind

One element that makes a piece of writing interesting is its authenticity. Students value having choice in writing and being able to write about what matters to them. Topics may

Book Fair Field Trip to the Public Library

When planning our book fair project, our original thought was to display the books at the public library and host an “open house” some evening for students, their families, and

Colors as Great Inspiration for Young Students Writing

Learning about colors and being able to identify colors and their names is foundational in young children’s development. It helps kids make connections with the world around them, and gives

Celebrate International Literacy Day with WriteReader

In 1966, UNESCO founded International Literacy Day to “remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights.” Since then, literacy day has been