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		<title>4th Grade Writing: Making the Time to Strengthen Young Authors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Writing is one of those subjects that can continue to be challenging to teach. While it is a struggle in primary grades because you have to start at the very beginning with proper letter formation and the distinction between letters and words, there are new challenges in the intermediate grades. Students are now expected to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Morning Journals: A Pathway to Improved 3rd Grade Writing Skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Third grade is the beginning of a new type of school for learners. We all know the saying they first learn to read so then they can read to learn, and in third grade, they are really starting to use more analyzing skills and higher-order thinking when it comes to literacy. This also means they [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Proven 2nd Grade Writing Prompts: Make Mornings Meaningful</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:59:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Second grade is called the golden grade because they&#8217;re at that magical age where they love learning yet are more independent than other primary grades. You get to continue growing that strong early foundation and stretch them so they are ready for the &#8220;reading to learn&#8221; grades. One particularly important subject this year is writing, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Engaging Kindergarten Writing Activities to Transform Your Classroom Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten writing can be an intimidating topic, both for students and teachers alike! Kindergarten students come into the school year with a variety of abilities. Some have learned to write their name and recognize letters while others may still struggle with proper pencil grip and recognizing their name in print. Having a set writing routine [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 New Earth Day Writing Activities</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi there, teacher friends! Earth Day will be here soon, so let&#8217;s channel our students&#8217; creativity and love for our planet through engaging and meaningful writing activities. These Earth Day writing activities not only foster literacy skills but also instill a sense of responsibility and appreciation for our environment. Here are 10 fresh and exciting [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 Spring Writing Prompts Your Students Will Love</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello teachers! ? Ready to sprinkle some spring magic into your K-2 classrooms? Let&#8217;s dive into 10 super-fun 10 spring writing prompts for your little ones. These prompts are like sunshine for creativity, perfect for growing young minds. From blooming flowers to spring adventures, we&#8217;ve got the ideas to make writing time a breeze. Let&#8217;s [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 NEW Ways to Use Writing Prompts (Not Just For Morning Journals!)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Morning journals have long been a staple in the educational world, providing a platform for students to kickstart their day with written expression. However, it&#8217;s time to breathe new life into this age-old practice. In this blog post, we&#8217;re about to embark on a journey to discover five innovative and refreshing ways to use writing [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 Questions for Student Reflection (The Perfect Send-Off)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the school year comes to a close, it&#8217;s important to take a moment to reflect on all the experiences and memories made over the past several months. Asking your students some simple yet thought-provoking questions can help them process their emotions, appreciate their accomplishments, and identify areas for growth. In this post, we&#8217;ve compiled [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>4 Free Valentine&#8217;s Day Writing Prompts Kids and Teachers Will L-O-V-E</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 21:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m not a huge fan of pink and frills, but I am an absolute sucker for Valentine&#8217;s Day&#8211;which explains my love for Valentine&#8217;s Day writing prompts. (True story&#8211;I don&#8217;t even like conversation hearts!) Call me a walking enigma but there is nothing that gives me the warm fuzzies more than a day filled with hearts, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>8 Winter Writing Prompts That Will Warm Your Heart</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Waters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year again! The snow is falling, the temperatures are dropping, and your students are getting antsy. Time to break out the winter writing prompts! These 8 writing prompts are sure to get your students&#8217; creative juices flowing and warm their hearts all at the same time. These writing prompts have always [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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