Literacy Please

Episode 17: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Rubric

Writing rubrics elementary students will love must include something kids love: cookies! Help your students understand how rubrics work and how to use them.  literacyplease.com/cookie [https://literacyplease.com/serve-up-clarity-writing-rubrics-elementary-students-will-love/] Let's Connect: Website [https://literacyplease.com/] Literacy Library [https://literacyplease.com/the-nook/] Teachers Pay Teachers [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/literacy-please] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/literacyplease/] Opening music by White_Records [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-background-music-for-short-funny-video-vlog-podcast-advertising-30s-177173/]

Episode 16: Teaching Word Choice in Writing: Spark Emotion and Imagination

Word choice in writing helps students turn simple sentences into vivid stories. Teach them to use senses, feelings, and strong verbs to bring their words to life.  You can find the resources discussed in this episode at: literacyplease.com/wordchoice [https://literacyplease.com/teaching-word-choice-in-writing-spark-emotion-and-imagination/] literacyplease.com/colordictionary [https://literacyplease.com/adding-details-to-writing-made-easy/] Let's Connect: Website [https://literacyplease.com/] Literacy Library [https://literacyplease.com/the-nook/] Teachers Pay Teachers [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/literacy-please] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/literacyplease/] Opening music by White_Records [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-background-music-for-short-funny-video-vlog-podcast-advertising-30s-177173/]

Episode 15: Publishing Party Celebration: Big Moments for Little Writers

Celebrate student writing with a fun and simple publishing party! Get tips, ideas, and resources for hosting a successful classroom writing celebration.  You can find the resources discussed in this episode at: literacyplease.com/celebrate [https://literacyplease.com/publishing-party-celebration-big-moments-for-little-writers/] Let's Connect: Website [https://literacyplease.com/] Literacy Library [https://literacyplease.com/the-nook/] Teachers Pay Teachers [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/literacy-please] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/literacyplease/] Opening music by White_Records [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-background-music-for-short-funny-video-vlog-podcast-advertising-30s-177173/]

Episode 14: The Best Writing Resources for Students in K-2 Classrooms

Discover the best writing resources for K–2 classrooms—tools that build independence, boost confidence, and make teaching writing easier every day.  links mentioned in this episode: * Write & Shine writing curriculum [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/literacy-please?search=write%20and%20shine] * additional free writing resources [https://literacyplease.com/the-nook/] * writing goals [https://literacyplease.com/minigoals] Let's Connect: Website [https://literacyplease.com/] Literacy Library [https://literacyplease.com/the-nook/] Teachers Pay Teachers [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/literacy-please] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/literacyplease/] Opening music by White_Records [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-background-music-for-short-funny-video-vlog-podcast-advertising-30s-177173/]

Episode 13: Journal Writing in the Great Outdoors

Journal writing builds independence, creativity, and calm in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade classrooms. Switch it up and try it in the great outdoors!  Learn: * how to get started * benefits * writing topics * tips literacyplease.com/outdoorjournal [https://literacyplease.com/journal-writing-in-the-great-outdoors/] Let's Connect: Website [https://literacyplease.com/] Literacy Library [https://literacyplease.com/the-nook/] Teachers Pay Teachers [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/literacy-please] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/literacyplease/] Opening music by White_Records [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-background-music-for-short-funny-video-vlog-podcast-advertising-30s-177173/]