So this worked well in my classroom this week... We were working on poetry, which my 4th grade students aren't always huge fans of.. I introduced a simple structure called “identity poems,” where each line starts with a prompt like “I am,” “I see,” “I feel,” or “I dream,” etc. I then asked the students to write 2 poems, one about an experience that made them super happy this past week, and one about something that they wish they had done differently. The class then went silent for 20 minutes (in the best way possible). When everyone was done a few students shared what they wrote with the rest of the class... This reminded me why I love teaching writing so much.

Hey all, happy (almost) new year! Do you guys have any fun writing activities for 1st, 3rd and 5th graders? Would love to hear your suggestions! I’m looking for creative ideas that can help make writing fun... I’m open to trying anything 😊 Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I’m looking for some creative writing exercises to do with my 1st and 2nd graders as we head into the New Year. Something age-appropriate that's not the usual "trace the following..." or "complete the sentence.." and maybe even a little reflective to help them think about the year ahead. Thanks in advance - cheers!