I worked with my teachers in Elgin today! We had a great day of clarifying expectations for writing and to talk specifically about mini-lessons in Writer’s Workshop. If you are like my teachers, you are gearing up for Poetry Writing…
November Currently
It’s that time again. November, can you believe it? I love November… because with November comes Thanksgiving. Jeff and I just purchased our tickets home to Michigan! Can’t wait to be with family this year as we usually don’t travel…
Write About It Wednesday: “Say what?”
I worked with 4th and 5th grade teachers in Elgin today. We were reviewing our data from a recent District Assessment. There was a question on said assessment about dialogue. Specifically, where the comma goes in relation to the quotation…
October! WOO-HOO!
Goodness how I love this time of year! I used to think I was alone, but I know it is favored by many! What do y’all think of my fall blog design? Not enough glitter right? What do I love…
Engagement
I will fully admit, as I sit to write this post, that it is probably not the most jazzy of my posts to date, but it is weighing heavy on my mind- and truth be told- my heart as well….