Mentor Texts to Launch a Fantastic Writing Workshop
Mentor texts play an important role in writing workshop. Teaching students to look at literature as writers, opens students’ eyes to a whole new way
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Anchor Charts for Your Writing Workshop
When I was offered my first teaching position I did three things: 1. I jumped up and down. 2. I bought some “teacher” clothes. 3.
Procedures and Routines for Writing Workshop
Remember that time you weren’t prepared with a procedure for some simple activity in your classroom and the kids went crazy? Maybe that’s an exaggeration,
Classroom Organization for a Successful Writing Workshop
Organization should be a course we take in college. I’m an organized person. . . now. . . but it’s only because a teacher took
Writing Workshop for Beginners
Is the idea of writing workshop giving you a little anxiety? Are you wondering where to start? Maybe you’re a little confused about what it
Build Reading Fluency with This Magic Trick
Recently I was listening to guided meditation, and I noticed myself dozing off as I listened to the man speaking in his unexpressive, monotone voice.
Friendly Letter Writing and A Letter for My Teacher
The end of the school year is creeping closer and closer, and your students need something different A friendly letter is just the answer! Students
Poetry Activities for Kids to End the School Year
Truth bomb: I’ve never been a big fan of poetry. And from the research I’ve done, most teachers don’t enjoy it. And by research, I
5 Ways to Use Reading Response Journals
Checking in on students’ understanding of text can be tricky when you have to check in on 20+ kids. Let’s be honest, 10+ kids can
6 Writing Activities for Early Finishers
We all have early finishers in class. And we’ve all been unprepared. Then those kids are doing one of three things: 1. Sitting and staring.
Mentor Texts to Launch a Fantastic Writing Workshop
Mentor texts play an important role in writing workshop. Teaching students to look at literature as writers, opens students’ eyes to a whole new way
Anchor Charts for Your Writing Workshop
When I was offered my first teaching position I did three things: 1. I jumped up and down. 2. I bought some “teacher” clothes. 3.
Procedures and Routines for Writing Workshop
Remember that time you weren’t prepared with a procedure for some simple activity in your classroom and the kids went crazy? Maybe that’s an exaggeration,
Classroom Organization for a Successful Writing Workshop
Organization should be a course we take in college. I’m an organized person. . . now. . . but it’s only because a teacher took
Writing Workshop for Beginners
Is the idea of writing workshop giving you a little anxiety? Are you wondering where to start? Maybe you’re a little confused about what it
Build Reading Fluency with This Magic Trick
Recently I was listening to guided meditation, and I noticed myself dozing off as I listened to the man speaking in his unexpressive, monotone voice.
Friendly Letter Writing and A Letter for My Teacher
The end of the school year is creeping closer and closer, and your students need something different A friendly letter is just the answer! Students
Poetry Activities for Kids to End the School Year
Truth bomb: I’ve never been a big fan of poetry. And from the research I’ve done, most teachers don’t enjoy it. And by research, I
5 Ways to Use Reading Response Journals
Checking in on students’ understanding of text can be tricky when you have to check in on 20+ kids. Let’s be honest, 10+ kids can
6 Writing Activities for Early Finishers
We all have early finishers in class. And we’ve all been unprepared. Then those kids are doing one of three things: 1. Sitting and staring.
Hello!
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.