
Tools and Tips for a Successful Personal Narrative
Personal narratives are one of the first things young writers dive into since it’s something they know best; it’s a story about themselves. Kindergarten, first,

Personal narratives are one of the first things young writers dive into since it’s something they know best; it’s a story about themselves. Kindergarten, first,

Macaroni and cheese orange, carnation pink, timber wolf gray are just a few examples of how your students can add more details to their writing.

If you’re a teacher and you’ve had a parent conference, you’ve likely told a parent their child struggled with writing. And when you think about

Launching Writers Workshop with intentionality is the key to success. The launch is more about the expectations and procedures rather than the writing. Forming habits

Reading a hook written by a first or second grader is sure to bring a smile to your face. It’s the attention grabbing line that

Oh, the simple sentence. Are you tired of repeating yourself? “Don’t forget the capital letter,” you say. “Remember to add a period at the end,”

Whether you call it a spelling assessment or a spelling inventory, they can provide teachers with a generous amount of information about students’ literacy skills.

Writing is a foundational skill that may seem scary to both teachers and students. It is a necessary skill which fosters communication, creativity, and critical

Kids love reading groups and They get that extra special teacher time sprinkled with lots of attention and the chance to be themselves. If you’re

We often hear these terms used interchangeably. But are high frequency words the same as sight words? Let’s look at the similarities and differences. What

Personal narratives are one of the first things young writers dive into since it’s something they know best; it’s a story about themselves. Kindergarten, first,

Macaroni and cheese orange, carnation pink, timber wolf gray are just a few examples of how your students can add more details to their writing.

If you’re a teacher and you’ve had a parent conference, you’ve likely told a parent their child struggled with writing. And when you think about

Launching Writers Workshop with intentionality is the key to success. The launch is more about the expectations and procedures rather than the writing. Forming habits

Reading a hook written by a first or second grader is sure to bring a smile to your face. It’s the attention grabbing line that

Oh, the simple sentence. Are you tired of repeating yourself? “Don’t forget the capital letter,” you say. “Remember to add a period at the end,”

Whether you call it a spelling assessment or a spelling inventory, they can provide teachers with a generous amount of information about students’ literacy skills.

Writing is a foundational skill that may seem scary to both teachers and students. It is a necessary skill which fosters communication, creativity, and critical

Kids love reading groups and They get that extra special teacher time sprinkled with lots of attention and the chance to be themselves. If you’re

We often hear these terms used interchangeably. But are high frequency words the same as sight words? Let’s look at the similarities and differences. What
I’m Stacy and welcome to the Literacy Please website! With over 20 years of classroom experience, I’m a passionate educator dedicated to helping young writers find their voices and love for writing. Throughout my career, I’ve developed practical, engaging strategies that nurture creativity, build confidence, and strengthen foundational writing skills in young learners. My goal is to support teachers in transforming writing instruction, making it a joyful and enriching part of the day for Kindergarten through second-grade students.