By understanding and valuing each writing process stage, you can guide students from initial ideas to completed works. Because as writing mentors, our goal isn’t just to teach writing—but to inspire a love for it.
October 3, 2023
In our forthcoming book, How to Become a Better Writing Teacher, we focus on the question of how to help teachers become good writing teachers.
September 27, 2023
As humans we have the great gift, the great evolutionary achievement, of speech and story. It’s what we do best—and all literacy instruction needs to honor and build on that gift.
September 19, 2023
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September 11, 2023
Tips to help you adapt your writing workshop to support multilingual language learners.
August 30, 2023
Shared reading sparks joy, inquiry, student talk and agency. Shared reading is more engaging and impactful than any other whole-class literacy instruction.
August 11, 2023
Strong writing minilessons open a world of possibilities for learners, creating an environment that nurtures students’ ability to write with purpose, imagination, and voice.
July 31, 2023
These five strategies highlight the interconnectedness of comprehension, conversation, writing, and vocabulary in fostering a deep understanding of texts.
July 3, 2023
Children not only need to write, they also need direct, explicit instruction in the skills and qualities of effective writing.
June 9, 2023
Carl and Matt explore what makes a strong writing teacher, and what we can glean from the writing process.
May 11, 2023
Student engagement is crucial for students to learn to write well. When students are engaged, they’re more likely to learn.
May 5, 2023
Learn about modeling learning through instruction, tips for integrating interactive writing strategies throughout the day, and honoring students’ processes.
April 20, 2023
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.
April 12, 2023
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...
March 16, 2023
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.
March 8, 2023
In what ways can an understanding of the relationship between reading and writing make planning more efficient?
March 7, 2023
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.
January 30, 2023
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.
January 27, 2023