Writing instruction doesn't have to be a struggle. Using 21st century writing strategies is the most effective way to uncomplicate writing lessons and support student success. Our signature tools include Story Coins Game, purposeful writing prompts, and trainings and coaching to help you move students beyond the status quo. Follow along if you're ready to be a 21st Century writing renegade!
Kayleigh Collier- Writing & Tech Coach
Writing instruction doesn't have to be a struggle. Using 21st century writing strategies is the most effective way to uncomplicate writing lessons and support student success. Our signature tools include Story Coins Game, purposeful writing prompts, and trainings and coaching to help you move students beyond the status quo. Follow along if you're ready to be a 21st Century writing renegade!
Happy 2024, Reader! There is already so much going on and we're only a week into the new year. I hope your 2024 is off to a good start! One of my favorite trends on social right now is the "Ins and Outs" of the new year. Usually, I choose a word of the year, but this year I wanted something fresh and new. So, here's a quick list of what I'm taking into, and leaving out of, 2024! 1- IN: engagement with technology. OUT: technology as the only form of engagement 2- IN: teaching note taking. OUT:...
What is your favorite holiday memory, Reader? Several pop up for me, but there is something they all have in common: warmth. This holiday season, focus on family time with these 3 holiday activities: 1- Story Button podcast player for screen free time 2- Story Coins for dinner table fun 3- Writing letters to someone special... including Santa! Listen to the latest podcast episode all about these fun and meaningful activities you can do with the whole family. Listen on Spotify
Reader, For years, whenever I mentioned writing to my students, I got eye rolls and deep sighs; I’m sure you can relate! So today, I’m sharing 3 surprising benefits of student reading journals. I’ll cover what they are, how to use them, and how they can make a big impact in your classroom! I'm also sharing a major mom hack and exciting news about a new membership program coming in a few weeks! NEW BLOG POST To help my students overcome writing dread, I created Monday Musings. Soon, they were...