Here is a list of items I used to plan my writing time or that students used during our writing time. Please click any to take you directly to the item to purchase it!
1. manilla folders -each student will get a manilla folder with their name on it that they can decorate with crayons, markers, and even family pictures 2. jumbo popsicle sticks -each student will get one to put their name on and decorate -we call them their "space mans" to help them create spaces between words 3. alphabet chart -print and laminate one for each student, then staple inside of folder 4. individual sight word wall -print and laminate one for each student, then staple inside of folder 5. writing checklist -print and laminate one for each student, then staple inside of folder 6. writing ideas list -print and laminate one for each student, then staple inside of folder 7. dot spots -spread these around the room, and use them for students to know where to sit during your writing time -YOU choose the colors they sit on, so you can make sure they sit by peers that will help them be successful 8. jumbo timer -hang this in a place where all students can see -set the time at the beginning of your independent writing time so students know how many minutes they have to work 9. writing paper -narrative/fiction/opinion/persuasive -how to 10. note taking/observations 11. projector/document camera -every district provides different equipment for classrooms-in my classroom, I have a document camera that I use to model my mini lessons -students can see while I write and draw so they know what I am asking them to do 12. The Writing Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled Writers by Jennifer Serravallo -this book is a WONDERFUL resource-I used it to help plan my lessons early in the year to get them ready for more focused units later 13. Writing Through the Year TPT Bundles -our team picked only some of these units to download, and based our units off of these -they include great resources for each unit, a scope and sequence, lessons, and examples
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AuthorHi! My name is Brooke Praska. I am a kindergarten teacher, and I wanted to share my journey in striving to be better every day! contact |