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05/11/23

Strategies for Teaching Writing Effectively

Carl and Matt explore what makes a strong writing teacher, and what we can glean from the writing process.  (continue reading)
05/05/23

How to Become A Better Writing Teacher

Student engagement is crucial for students to learn to write well. When students are engaged, they’re more likely to learn.  (continue reading)
04/20/23

An Introduction to Interactive Writing

Learn about modeling learning through instruction, tips for integrating interactive writing strategies throughout the day, and honoring students’ processes.  (continue reading)
04/12/23

A Video Tour of Interactive Writing

Interactive writing is a time for writing to come alive as children share their thinking. Watch Matt Halpern talk about the key concepts and skills of interactive writing in a fun and informative video.  (continue reading)
04/04/23

Students Need Poetry Now More than Ever

Poetry can be the doorway into literacy for so many children, and a pathway to knowing how we feel, learning about who we are, and connecting with others and the larger world.  (continue reading)
03/16/23

Reflections on Learning: Project Based-Learning

What is a myth you have encountered about project-based learning and what would you like to replace it with? The biggest myths about project-based learning center around issues of time...  (continue reading)
03/08/23

Sharing the Pen: How Interactive Writing Builds Confidence in Our Youngest Writers

Interactive writing is a powerful tool to scaffold children’s literacy skills toward independence. Learn more in this new blog from new Heienmann author, Matt Halpern.  (continue reading)
03/07/23

Reflections on Learning: Literacy Instruction

In what ways can an understanding of the relationship between reading and writing make planning more efficient?  (continue reading)
01/30/23

Top 3 DON’Ts: Teaching Kids to Write Graphic Novels

A list of the top three things to avoid when teaching kids how to write graphic novels from Eric Hand, coauthor of the new Writing Unit of Study.  (continue reading)
01/27/23

The Literacy Studio: Workshop Reimagined

Enter the Literacy Studio, a new approach to the workshop model that allows for integrated reading and writing instruction without demanding more time or extra planning.  (continue reading)

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