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Pouring Into Ourselves: 115+ Self-Care Ideas for Teachers Over Winter Break
Teaching, Wellness, Self-Care & Wellness
self-care, rest, winter break, mindfulness
Pouring Into Ourselves: 115+ Self-Care Ideas for Teachers Over Winter Break
Teaching, Wellness, Self-Care & Wellness
self-care, rest, winter break, mindfulness
Teaching, Wellness, Self-Care & Wellness
self-care, rest, winter break, mindfulness
The History of We: Journaling with Legacy, Connection, and Hope
Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching
#thehistoryofwe, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt
The History of We: Journaling with Legacy, Connection, and Hope
Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching
#thehistoryofwe, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt
Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching
#thehistoryofwe, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt
So Tortoise Dug: Journaling About Curiosity, Patience, and Discovery
Mentor Texts, Nature Journaling, Teaching, Journaling
#mentortext, #mentors, #mentortexts, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #sotortoisedug, #emmyk, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching
So Tortoise Dug: Journaling About Curiosity, Patience, and Discovery
Mentor Texts, Nature Journaling, Teaching, Journaling
#mentortext, #mentors, #mentortexts, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #sotortoisedug, #emmyk, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching
Mentor Texts, Nature Journaling, Teaching, Journaling
#mentortext, #mentors, #mentortexts, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #sotortoisedug, #emmyk, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching
When You Find the Right Rock: Journaling with Wonder, Belonging, and Connection
Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling
#whenyoufindtherightrock, #picturebook, #mentors, #mentortext, #writingprompt, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #journaling, #journal, #picturebookfeature
When You Find the Right Rock: Journaling with Wonder, Belonging, and Connection
Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling
#whenyoufindtherightrock, #picturebook, #mentors, #mentortext, #writingprompt, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #journaling, #journal, #picturebookfeature
Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling
#whenyoufindtherightrock, #picturebook, #mentors, #mentortext, #writingprompt, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #journaling, #journal, #picturebookfeature
Dear Acorn (Love, Oak): Journaling Through Connection and Growth
Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling
#dearacornloveoak, #mentortext, #mentors, #journaling, #naturejournaling, #naturejournal, #melissasweet, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature
Dear Acorn (Love, Oak): Journaling Through Connection and Growth
Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling
#dearacornloveoak, #mentortext, #mentors, #journaling, #naturejournaling, #naturejournal, #melissasweet, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature
Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling
#dearacornloveoak, #mentortext, #mentors, #journaling, #naturejournaling, #naturejournal, #melissasweet, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature
Seeing Ourselves in Metaphor: Journaling with A Face is a Poem
Mentor Texts, Journaling, Nature Journaling, Teaching
#afaceisapoem, #picturebook, #mentortext, #mentors, #writingprompt, #journaling, #journalinginspiration, #picturebookfeature
Seeing Ourselves in Metaphor: Journaling with A Face is a Poem
Mentor Texts, Journaling, Nature Journaling, Teaching
#afaceisapoem, #picturebook, #mentortext, #mentors, #writingprompt, #journaling, #journalinginspiration, #picturebookfeature
Mentor Texts, Journaling, Nature Journaling, Teaching
#afaceisapoem, #picturebook, #mentortext, #mentors, #writingprompt, #journaling, #journalinginspiration, #picturebookfeature
Mapping the World Around (and Within): 25 Creative Mapping Ideas for Your Outdoor Journal
Teaching, Nature Journaling
outdoor journaling, outdoor education, naturejournaling, nature, journaling, journaling inspiration, mapping, maps, geography, topography
Mapping the World Around (and Within): 25 Creative Mapping Ideas for Your Outdoor Journal
Teaching, Nature Journaling
outdoor journaling, outdoor education, naturejournaling, nature, journaling, journaling inspiration, mapping, maps, geography, topography
Teaching, Nature Journaling
outdoor journaling, outdoor education, naturejournaling, nature, journaling, journaling inspiration, mapping, maps, geography, topography
Start Your Nature Journaling Journey with a Simple Walk
Teaching, Nature Journaling
nature, outdoor, outdoor education, nature walk, sensory work, outdoor journaling, nature journal, nature journaling
Start Your Nature Journaling Journey with a Simple Walk
Teaching, Nature Journaling
nature, outdoor, outdoor education, nature walk, sensory work, outdoor journaling, nature journal, nature journaling
Teaching, Nature Journaling
nature, outdoor, outdoor education, nature walk, sensory work, outdoor journaling, nature journal, nature journaling
A Guide to Teaching Any Middle School Academic Essay
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
academic writing, essay, five paragraph essay, compare and contrast, argumentative, narrative
A Guide to Teaching Any Middle School Academic Essay
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
academic writing, essay, five paragraph essay, compare and contrast, argumentative, narrative
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
academic writing, essay, five paragraph essay, compare and contrast, argumentative, narrative
Painting with Words: Using Paint Chip Poetry & Color Work in Your Outdoor Journal
Teaching, Mentor Texts, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling
paint chip poetry, poetry, naturejournal, naturejournaling, outdoor journaling, outdoor education, journaling, journal, journaling inspiration, color, color theory
Painting with Words: Using Paint Chip Poetry & Color Work in Your Outdoor Journal
Teaching, Mentor Texts, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling
paint chip poetry, poetry, naturejournal, naturejournaling, outdoor journaling, outdoor education, journaling, journal, journaling inspiration, color, color theory
Teaching, Mentor Texts, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling
paint chip poetry, poetry, naturejournal, naturejournaling, outdoor journaling, outdoor education, journaling, journal, journaling inspiration, color, color theory
42 Outdoor Journaling Activities for Building Strategic Readers and Writers
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching, Nature Journaling
journaling activities, journaling, journal, naturejournal, naturejournaling, literacy goals, literacy, comprehension, summarization, synthesis, visualizing, inferencing, predictions, annotation, background knowledge, outdoor journaling
42 Outdoor Journaling Activities for Building Strategic Readers and Writers
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching, Nature Journaling
journaling activities, journaling, journal, naturejournal, naturejournaling, literacy goals, literacy, comprehension, summarization, synthesis, visualizing, inferencing, predictions, annotation, background knowledge, outdoor journaling
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching, Nature Journaling
journaling activities, journaling, journal, naturejournal, naturejournaling, literacy goals, literacy, comprehension, summarization, synthesis, visualizing, inferencing, predictions, annotation, background knowledge, outdoor journaling
Creating a Classroom Community Found Poem: A Collective Writing Experience
The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling, Teaching
poetry, poetry resources, teaching poetry, found poem, daniel finds a poem, mentor text, picture books, naturejournal, naturejournaling
Creating a Classroom Community Found Poem: A Collective Writing Experience
The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling, Teaching
poetry, poetry resources, teaching poetry, found poem, daniel finds a poem, mentor text, picture books, naturejournal, naturejournaling
The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling, Teaching
poetry, poetry resources, teaching poetry, found poem, daniel finds a poem, mentor text, picture books, naturejournal, naturejournaling
How to Create a Claim, Evidence, Reason Paragraph
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
claim, evidence, reasons, reasoning, argumentative writing, argumentative, paragraph
How to Create a Claim, Evidence, Reason Paragraph
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
claim, evidence, reasons, reasoning, argumentative writing, argumentative, paragraph
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
claim, evidence, reasons, reasoning, argumentative writing, argumentative, paragraph
Wonder Walks: How Outdoor Literacy Sparks Curiosity and Critical Thinking
Nature Journaling, Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
naturejournal, naturejournaling, wonder walk, wonder walkers, mentortext, micha archer, outdoor journaling, questions, inquiry
Wonder Walks: How Outdoor Literacy Sparks Curiosity and Critical Thinking
Nature Journaling, Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
naturejournal, naturejournaling, wonder walk, wonder walkers, mentortext, micha archer, outdoor journaling, questions, inquiry
Nature Journaling, Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
naturejournal, naturejournaling, wonder walk, wonder walkers, mentortext, micha archer, outdoor journaling, questions, inquiry
The Writing Process Toolkit: Step-by-Step Strategies That Support Student Writers
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
writing process, generative writing, writingtolearn, prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, planning, celebrating, publishing
The Writing Process Toolkit: Step-by-Step Strategies That Support Student Writers
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
writing process, generative writing, writingtolearn, prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, planning, celebrating, publishing
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
writing process, generative writing, writingtolearn, prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, planning, celebrating, publishing
Teaching Narrative Summary with Pixar Shorts
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
strategy, narrative summary, pixar, 2019, top post, summary
Teaching Narrative Summary with Pixar Shorts
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
strategy, narrative summary, pixar, 2019, top post, summary
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
strategy, narrative summary, pixar, 2019, top post, summary
Your Life At-A-Glance: Connecting Personal Milestones to Historical Moments (One of My Favorite Writing Assignments for All Ages)
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
#timeline, #history, #disciplinaryliteracy, #crosscurricular, #crosscurricularproject, #yourlifeataglance
Your Life At-A-Glance: Connecting Personal Milestones to Historical Moments (One of My Favorite Writing Assignments for All Ages)
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
#timeline, #history, #disciplinaryliteracy, #crosscurricular, #crosscurricularproject, #yourlifeataglance
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
#timeline, #history, #disciplinaryliteracy, #crosscurricular, #crosscurricularproject, #yourlifeataglance
Focusing on a New Path and Remaining Hopeful: Reflections from the 2024 NCTE Annual Convention
Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling
#ncte, #nationalcouncilofteachersofenglish, #mcte, #conference, #teacherreflection, #reflection
Focusing on a New Path and Remaining Hopeful: Reflections from the 2024 NCTE Annual Convention
Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling
#ncte, #nationalcouncilofteachersofenglish, #mcte, #conference, #teacherreflection, #reflection
Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling
#ncte, #nationalcouncilofteachersofenglish, #mcte, #conference, #teacherreflection, #reflection
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with "I Have a Dream": A Mentor Text Sequence to Strengthen Writing and Ideas for Disciplinary Literacy Projects
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing, Mentor Texts
writing with mentors, mentors, mentor texts, MLK, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with "I Have a Dream": A Mentor Text Sequence to Strengthen Writing and Ideas for Disciplinary Literacy Projects
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing, Mentor Texts
writing with mentors, mentors, mentor texts, MLK, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing, Mentor Texts
writing with mentors, mentors, mentor texts, MLK, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Using Gustavo, the Shy Ghost as a Picture Book Mentor Text for Writing Prompts in All Subject Areas
The Teaching of Writing, The Teaching of Reading, Teaching, Mentor Texts
#mentors, #mentortexts, #mentortext, #picturebook, #gustavo, #halloween
Using Gustavo, the Shy Ghost as a Picture Book Mentor Text for Writing Prompts in All Subject Areas
The Teaching of Writing, The Teaching of Reading, Teaching, Mentor Texts
#mentors, #mentortexts, #mentortext, #picturebook, #gustavo, #halloween
The Teaching of Writing, The Teaching of Reading, Teaching, Mentor Texts
#mentors, #mentortexts, #mentortext, #picturebook, #gustavo, #halloween
Using 10 Picture Books to Access Journaling: Inspiration for Caregivers and Teachers
Journaling, Teaching
picture books, journaling, journal prompts, reflection, student journals, SEL, self care
Using 10 Picture Books to Access Journaling: Inspiration for Caregivers and Teachers
Journaling, Teaching
picture books, journaling, journal prompts, reflection, student journals, SEL, self care
Journaling, Teaching
picture books, journaling, journal prompts, reflection, student journals, SEL, self care
50+ Classroom Appropriate Songs and Music to Listen to During Writing Time
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
music, writing workshop, free write, classroom music
50+ Classroom Appropriate Songs and Music to Listen to During Writing Time
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
music, writing workshop, free write, classroom music
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
music, writing workshop, free write, classroom music
10 Inspiring Passion Projects for the Soul
Teaching, Wellness, Self-Care & Wellness
passion project, genious hour, curiosity, student centered, burnout
10 Inspiring Passion Projects for the Soul
Teaching, Wellness, Self-Care & Wellness
passion project, genious hour, curiosity, student centered, burnout
Teaching, Wellness, Self-Care & Wellness
passion project, genious hour, curiosity, student centered, burnout
Storytime Staples: The 10 Best Picture Books to Kickstart the School Year!
The Teaching of Reading, Teaching
read aloud, picture books, book talks, back to school
Storytime Staples: The 10 Best Picture Books to Kickstart the School Year!
The Teaching of Reading, Teaching
read aloud, picture books, book talks, back to school
The Teaching of Reading, Teaching
read aloud, picture books, book talks, back to school
The Grab and Go Back-to-School Planning Guide
Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing
back to school, lesson planning, teacher organization, teacher resources
The Grab and Go Back-to-School Planning Guide
Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing
back to school, lesson planning, teacher organization, teacher resources
Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing
back to school, lesson planning, teacher organization, teacher resources
Engaging the Senses: 10 Sensory Writing Activities for the English Language Arts Classroom
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
sensory seeking, sensory play, sensory, senses, narrative, narrative writing, personal narrative, poetry
Engaging the Senses: 10 Sensory Writing Activities for the English Language Arts Classroom
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
sensory seeking, sensory play, sensory, senses, narrative, narrative writing, personal narrative, poetry
The Teaching of Writing, Teaching
sensory seeking, sensory play, sensory, senses, narrative, narrative writing, personal narrative, poetry
The Exact Steps You Take When Your Classroom Feels Like Chaos
Teaching, Self-Care & Wellness
classroom organization, routines, classroom setup, classroom management
The Exact Steps You Take When Your Classroom Feels Like Chaos
Teaching, Self-Care & Wellness
classroom organization, routines, classroom setup, classroom management
Teaching, Self-Care & Wellness
classroom organization, routines, classroom setup, classroom management
Hooked from the Start: Unleashing the Power of Narrative Hooks in Personal Narratives
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
personal narrative, narrative, narrative writing, hooks, openings, attention getters, leads
Hooked from the Start: Unleashing the Power of Narrative Hooks in Personal Narratives
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
personal narrative, narrative, narrative writing, hooks, openings, attention getters, leads
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
personal narrative, narrative, narrative writing, hooks, openings, attention getters, leads
Enhancing Speaking and Listening Skills: 25 Activities for the English Language Arts Classroom
Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing
speaking, listening, debate, presentation, speech, speaking and listening, talking, classroom management
Enhancing Speaking and Listening Skills: 25 Activities for the English Language Arts Classroom
Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing
speaking, listening, debate, presentation, speech, speaking and listening, talking, classroom management
Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing
speaking, listening, debate, presentation, speech, speaking and listening, talking, classroom management
Mastering Summaries: Skills & Strategies for English Language Arts Classrooms
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
summary, narrative summary, nonfiction summary, summary writing
Mastering Summaries: Skills & Strategies for English Language Arts Classrooms
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
summary, narrative summary, nonfiction summary, summary writing
Teaching, The Teaching of Writing
summary, narrative summary, nonfiction summary, summary writing