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102 & While You’re Asleep: Writing Through Wonder, Possibility, and What We Don’t See

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #inference, possibility, #mentortext, #dreaming, bedtime

102 & While You’re Asleep: Writing Through Wonder, Possibility, and What We Don’t See

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #inference, possibility, #mentortext, #dreaming, bedtime

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #inference, possibility, #mentortext, #dreaming, bedtime

Nobody Hugs a Cactus: Writing About Who We Are and How We Change

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, nobody hugs a cactus, cacti, character traits, desert, #mentortext

Nobody Hugs a Cactus: Writing About Who We Are and How We Change

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, nobody hugs a cactus, cacti, character traits, desert, #mentortext

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, nobody hugs a cactus, cacti, character traits, desert, #mentortext

Outside In: Writing Through Boundaries, Connection, and Awareness

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, deborah underwood, outside in, outdoor education, nature, #mentortext

Outside In: Writing Through Boundaries, Connection, and Awareness

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, deborah underwood, outside in, outdoor education, nature, #mentortext

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, deborah underwood, outside in, outdoor education, nature, #mentortext

The Tree in Me: Writing with Metaphor and Meaning

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #mentortext, #thetreeinme

The Tree in Me: Writing with Metaphor and Meaning

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #mentortext, #thetreeinme

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #mentortext, #thetreeinme

Remember: Writing Through Memory, Identity, and the Natural World

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, observation, joy harjo, remember, reflection, memory writing, memoir, #mentortext

Remember: Writing Through Memory, Identity, and the Natural World

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, observation, joy harjo, remember, reflection, memory writing, memoir, #mentortext

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, observation, joy harjo, remember, reflection, memory writing, memoir, #mentortext

The Daily “Who I Am” Habit: Writing & Speaking Words That Shape Who We Are

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching, Motherhood

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, observation, susan verde, peter h reynolds, who i am, identity, #mentortext

The Daily “Who I Am” Habit: Writing & Speaking Words That Shape Who We Are

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching, Motherhood

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, observation, susan verde, peter h reynolds, who i am, identity, #mentortext

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching, Motherhood

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, observation, susan verde, peter h reynolds, who i am, identity, #mentortext

While We’re Here: Writing Through Presence, Connection, and the Shared Moment

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching, Motherhood

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, while we're here, micha archer, observation, #mentortext

While We’re Here: Writing Through Presence, Connection, and the Shared Moment

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching, Motherhood

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, while we're here, micha archer, observation, #mentortext

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching, Motherhood

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, while we're here, micha archer, observation, #mentortext

Goldfinches: Journaling Through Joy, Attention, and the Natural World

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, goldfinches, mary oliver, melissa sweet, #mentortext

Goldfinches: Journaling Through Joy, Attention, and the Natural World

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, goldfinches, mary oliver, melissa sweet, #mentortext

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, goldfinches, mary oliver, melissa sweet, #mentortext

Forests: Journaling Through Interconnection, Perspective, and Place

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching, Nature Journaling

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #forests, #nellcrossbeckerman, #naturejournaling, #mentortext

Forests: Journaling Through Interconnection, Perspective, and Place

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching, Nature Journaling

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #forests, #nellcrossbeckerman, #naturejournaling, #mentortext

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching, Nature Journaling

#picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #forests, #nellcrossbeckerman, #naturejournaling, #mentortext

Pouring Into Ourselves: 115+ Self-Care Ideas for Teachers Over Winter Break

Teaching, Wellness, Self-Care & Wellness

self-care, rest, winter break, mindfulness

Pouring Into Ourselves: 115+ Self-Care Ideas for Teachers Over Winter Break

Teaching, Wellness, Self-Care & Wellness

self-care, rest, winter break, mindfulness

Teaching, Wellness, Self-Care & Wellness

self-care, rest, winter break, mindfulness

The History of We: Journaling with Legacy, Connection, and Hope

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#thehistoryofwe, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #mentortext

The History of We: Journaling with Legacy, Connection, and Hope

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#thehistoryofwe, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #mentortext

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Teaching

#thehistoryofwe, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching, #journaling, #writingprompt, #mentortext

So Tortoise Dug: Journaling About Curiosity, Patience, and Discovery

Mentor Texts, Nature Journaling, Teaching, Journaling

#mentortext, #mentors, #mentortexts, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #sotortoisedug, #emmyk, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching

So Tortoise Dug: Journaling About Curiosity, Patience, and Discovery

Mentor Texts, Nature Journaling, Teaching, Journaling

#mentortext, #mentors, #mentortexts, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #sotortoisedug, #emmyk, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching

Mentor Texts, Nature Journaling, Teaching, Journaling

#mentortext, #mentors, #mentortexts, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #sotortoisedug, #emmyk, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature, #teaching

When You Find the Right Rock: Journaling with Wonder, Belonging, and Connection

Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling

#whenyoufindtherightrock, #picturebook, #mentors, #mentortext, #writingprompt, #naturejournal, #naturejournaling, #journaling, #journal, #picturebookfeature

When You Find the Right Rock: Journaling with Wonder, Belonging, and Connection

Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling

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Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling

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Dear Acorn (Love, Oak): Journaling Through Connection and Growth

Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling

#dearacornloveoak, #mentortext, #mentors, #journaling, #naturejournaling, #naturejournal, #melissasweet, #picturebook, #picturebookfeature

Dear Acorn (Love, Oak): Journaling Through Connection and Growth

Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling

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Mentor Texts, Teaching, Journaling, Nature Journaling

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Seeing Ourselves in Metaphor: Journaling with A Face is a Poem

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Nature Journaling, Teaching

#afaceisapoem, #picturebook, #mentortext, #mentors, #writingprompt, #journaling, #journalinginspiration, #picturebookfeature

Seeing Ourselves in Metaphor: Journaling with A Face is a Poem

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Nature Journaling, Teaching

#afaceisapoem, #picturebook, #mentortext, #mentors, #writingprompt, #journaling, #journalinginspiration, #picturebookfeature

Mentor Texts, Journaling, Nature Journaling, Teaching

#afaceisapoem, #picturebook, #mentortext, #mentors, #writingprompt, #journaling, #journalinginspiration, #picturebookfeature

Mapping the World Around (and Within): 25 Creative Mapping Ideas for Your Outdoor Journal

Teaching, Nature Journaling

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Mapping the World Around (and Within): 25 Creative Mapping Ideas for Your Outdoor Journal

Teaching, Nature Journaling

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Teaching, Nature Journaling

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Start Your Nature Journaling Journey with a Simple Walk

Teaching, Nature Journaling

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Start Your Nature Journaling Journey with a Simple Walk

Teaching, Nature Journaling

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Teaching, Nature Journaling

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A Guide to Teaching Any Middle School Academic Essay

Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

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A Guide to Teaching Any Middle School Academic Essay

Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

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Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

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Painting with Words: Using Paint Chip Poetry & Color Work in Your Outdoor Journal

Teaching, Mentor Texts, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling

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Painting with Words: Using Paint Chip Poetry & Color Work in Your Outdoor Journal

Teaching, Mentor Texts, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling

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Teaching, Mentor Texts, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling

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42 Outdoor Journaling Activities for Building Strategic Readers and Writers

The Teaching of Writing, Teaching, Nature Journaling

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42 Outdoor Journaling Activities for Building Strategic Readers and Writers

The Teaching of Writing, Teaching, Nature Journaling

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The Teaching of Writing, Teaching, Nature Journaling

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Creating a Classroom Community Found Poem: A Collective Writing Experience

The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling, Teaching

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Creating a Classroom Community Found Poem: A Collective Writing Experience

The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling, Teaching

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The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling, Teaching

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How to Create a Claim, Evidence, Reason Paragraph

The Teaching of Writing, Teaching

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How to Create a Claim, Evidence, Reason Paragraph

The Teaching of Writing, Teaching

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The Teaching of Writing, Teaching

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Wonder Walks: How Outdoor Literacy Sparks Curiosity and Critical Thinking

Nature Journaling, Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

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Wonder Walks: How Outdoor Literacy Sparks Curiosity and Critical Thinking

Nature Journaling, Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

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Nature Journaling, Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

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The Writing Process Toolkit: Step-by-Step Strategies That Support Student Writers

Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

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The Writing Process Toolkit: Step-by-Step Strategies That Support Student Writers

Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

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Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

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Teaching Narrative Summary with Pixar Shorts

The Teaching of Writing, Teaching

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Teaching Narrative Summary with Pixar Shorts

The Teaching of Writing, Teaching

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The Teaching of Writing, Teaching

strategy, narrative summary, pixar, 2019, top post, summary

Your Life At-A-Glance: Connecting Personal Milestones to Historical Moments (One of My Favorite Writing Assignments for All Ages)

Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

#timeline, #history, #disciplinaryliteracy, #crosscurricular, #crosscurricularproject, #yourlifeataglance

Your Life At-A-Glance: Connecting Personal Milestones to Historical Moments (One of My Favorite Writing Assignments for All Ages)

Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

#timeline, #history, #disciplinaryliteracy, #crosscurricular, #crosscurricularproject, #yourlifeataglance

Teaching, The Teaching of Writing

#timeline, #history, #disciplinaryliteracy, #crosscurricular, #crosscurricularproject, #yourlifeataglance

Focusing on a New Path and Remaining Hopeful: Reflections from the 2024 NCTE Annual Convention

Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling

#ncte, #nationalcouncilofteachersofenglish, #mcte, #conference, #teacherreflection, #reflection

Focusing on a New Path and Remaining Hopeful: Reflections from the 2024 NCTE Annual Convention

Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling

#ncte, #nationalcouncilofteachersofenglish, #mcte, #conference, #teacherreflection, #reflection

Teaching, The Teaching of Reading, The Teaching of Writing, Nature Journaling

#ncte, #nationalcouncilofteachersofenglish, #mcte, #conference, #teacherreflection, #reflection

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with "I Have a Dream": A Mentor Text Sequence to Strengthen Writing and Ideas for Disciplinary Literacy Projects

Teaching, The Teaching of Writing, Mentor Texts

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with "I Have a Dream": A Mentor Text Sequence to Strengthen Writing and Ideas for Disciplinary Literacy Projects

Teaching, The Teaching of Writing, Mentor Texts

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Teaching, The Teaching of Writing, Mentor Texts

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Using Gustavo, the Shy Ghost as a Picture Book Mentor Text for Writing Prompts in All Subject Areas

The Teaching of Writing, The Teaching of Reading, Teaching, Mentor Texts

#mentors, #mentortexts, #mentortext, #picturebook, #gustavo, #halloween

Using Gustavo, the Shy Ghost as a Picture Book Mentor Text for Writing Prompts in All Subject Areas

The Teaching of Writing, The Teaching of Reading, Teaching, Mentor Texts

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The Teaching of Writing, The Teaching of Reading, Teaching, Mentor Texts

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Using 10 Picture Books to Access Journaling: Inspiration for Caregivers and Teachers

Journaling, Teaching

picture books, journaling, journal prompts, reflection, student journals, SEL, self care

Using 10 Picture Books to Access Journaling: Inspiration for Caregivers and Teachers

Journaling, Teaching

picture books, journaling, journal prompts, reflection, student journals, SEL, self care

Journaling, Teaching

picture books, journaling, journal prompts, reflection, student journals, SEL, self care