Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: Writing Instruction

Writing is often hard for students and teachers alike!  That’s why in this episode I’ve curated a batch of writing inspiration to help you get your writing plan in order for the upcoming school year.  We’ll cover some of the most important aspects of what makes your writing instruction successful in the elementary classroom.  Here’s what I’ve got in store for you in this week’s road trip play list:Learn how to start your writer’s workshop off strong right from the beginning of the school yearSee how you can keep you and your students ultra organized in writer’s workshop by implementing a writer’s notebook.Bust through those “I don’t know what to write about” woes by learning some simple tips that will help your students generate their own writing ideas.Make writer’s workshop a more meaningful experience for your students by using a share chair to have your writers collaborate over their writing pieces.Links & Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeStudent Writer’s NotebookLaunching Writer’s Workshop UnitDon't miss a single freebie or giveaway this summer!  Make sure you're on my email list to grab this week’s road trip souvenirs (aka: featured freebies)  from our Members Resource Library under “SUMMER ROAD TRIP” section.

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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!