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Classroom Makeover: Writing

July 1, 2012


I saved our writing pictures for last because writing is one of my favorite things to teach. Our writing center is an important part of writing workshop. We publish projects once a month, so students need access to “fancy” paper, stencils, and fun scissors. I’ve organized a variety of writing paper by theme in our mailboxes. The buckets on top have writing ideas and story starters. Draft paper, thesauruses, sticky notes, etc. are stored in the tall organizer.






Just like reading, we also have a writing reference board. I made writing genre posters with suggested types of writing projects for each genre. I use these for reference during mini-lessons and students use them for free writing time to get new ideas. We also spend a lot of time working on writing creative beginnings (or leads) for our projects. You can get a free copy of the lead posters from Beth Newingham.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the tour through our classroom and picked up some tips and new resources along the way. I know I haven’t shared our math items, but that’s because I’m completely redoing how I teach math. More on that to come, promise!


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  1. KRISTA says: July 1, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Hi Christi!

    Thanks so much for posting about your writing center. I'm getting ready to revamp this area of my classroom and was going to use some of your ideas. It looks fabulous!

    Krista
    stellar-students

  2. Kelly says: July 1, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Thanks for the tour. writing is one area where I need to work on. I don't feel like I'm doing all I can to get the best work from my students.

    Kelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher

  3. mjfavre says: July 1, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Love it all! Wish I could just copy and paste it into my classroom!

    Megan
    I Teach. What's Your Super Power?

  4. Sandy says: July 1, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I am working on my writing area this summer! Thanks for the GREAT ideas!!!! 🙂

  5. Laura says: July 1, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    I love me a good writing center! Yours looks like so much fun!!! Makes me want to write! Thank you for sharing!

    Laura
    Peace, Love, and First Grade

  6. Eva Moore says: July 1, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Like everyone else has said – writing is an area that I am going to revamp – thanks for the great ideas!

    I love your blog – thank goodness I saw you on FB! 🙂

    Eva

  7. The Science Penguin says: July 1, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Very cool and organized. Thanks for the poster link!
    The Science Penguin

  8. Jenna says: July 1, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Great ideas!!!

    Jenna
    Just diving In

  9. Where Seconds Count says: July 1, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Your writing area is Fabulous! I am going to use some of your ideas.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Amy
    Where Seconds Count 2nd grade blog

  10. Lisa R. says: July 1, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    I like how you have your writing center organized!! Thanks for sharing it with us!
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

  11. Nicole says: July 1, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    I *love* your room!! So organized and fabulous! I have some fabulous awards for you! Come check them out HERE!
    Nicole
    Rowdy in Room 300

  12. kathy says: July 8, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I just started following you and I am AMAZED!!! I have so many wonderful ideas. THANK YOU !!

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