9 Easy Ideas for Writing Centers for 1st and 2nd Graders
Ever wonder why setting up centers is so hard? It can be time consuming and the kids make a mess of the materials. Maybe you
get your Primary Writing Office
Main Idea Paragraphs for Beginners
Teaching writing to elementary students is one of those things that many teachers find challenging. If you do too, you’re not alone. Promise! So paragraph
Main Idea Graphic Organizer in 3 Easy Steps
You know those concepts that you need to teach your young first and second graders that just seem like something meant for older kids? Yeah,
Main Idea and Details Activities for the Primary Grades
Can we agree that students’ understanding of main idea and details is pretty important? And I’m sure we can agree we need a way to
School Closures
Did we all think COVID-19 was something that wouldn’t reach us? I’m sure many of us did. And when it finally began to affect us,
Ready, Set, Read!
Yes, yes I’m guilty of participating in one minute timed fluency tests, which encourage students to read as quickly as possible. And if the kid
Academic Conversations in the Primary Classroom
We know that our students need to be able to use and understand academic vocabulary. It’s part of the foundation of their success. Of course
Reciprocal Teaching for Beginning Readers
When I first learned of reciprocal teaching, that was the last. Why? It just seemed too complicated. That was before I looked into it again
Room to Write #2: Ideas & Details
I hope you caught my last post–Room to Write #1: Sequence of Events! If not, you can find it here. In this post I will
Room to Write #1: Sequence of Events
If you ask me what I enjoy teaching the most, I’d have to say writing. Writing! Writing! Writing! At the beginning of each year, I
9 Easy Ideas for Writing Centers for 1st and 2nd Graders
Ever wonder why setting up centers is so hard? It can be time consuming and the kids make a mess of the materials. Maybe you
Main Idea Paragraphs for Beginners
Teaching writing to elementary students is one of those things that many teachers find challenging. If you do too, you’re not alone. Promise! So paragraph
Main Idea Graphic Organizer in 3 Easy Steps
You know those concepts that you need to teach your young first and second graders that just seem like something meant for older kids? Yeah,
Main Idea and Details Activities for the Primary Grades
Can we agree that students’ understanding of main idea and details is pretty important? And I’m sure we can agree we need a way to
School Closures
Did we all think COVID-19 was something that wouldn’t reach us? I’m sure many of us did. And when it finally began to affect us,
Ready, Set, Read!
Yes, yes I’m guilty of participating in one minute timed fluency tests, which encourage students to read as quickly as possible. And if the kid
Academic Conversations in the Primary Classroom
We know that our students need to be able to use and understand academic vocabulary. It’s part of the foundation of their success. Of course
Reciprocal Teaching for Beginning Readers
When I first learned of reciprocal teaching, that was the last. Why? It just seemed too complicated. That was before I looked into it again
Room to Write #2: Ideas & Details
I hope you caught my last post–Room to Write #1: Sequence of Events! If not, you can find it here. In this post I will
Room to Write #1: Sequence of Events
If you ask me what I enjoy teaching the most, I’d have to say writing. Writing! Writing! Writing! At the beginning of each year, I
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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.