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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!
I'm sorry, Reader, but the 5 paragraph essay is dead â ď¸Why? Because communication and writing has moved beyond producing only essays.. (looking at you AI đ)Our students are consumers of multi-media text: print, audio, video, and graphic. We need our students move beyond consumer and become a creator.Now, before you try to stab me with your freshly sharpened pencil, Iâm not saying organization and formatting donât matter.Often when people say the 5 paragraph essay is important what theyâre...
Empower Young Minds with Creative Play Hey Reader, Ever wish you could turn screen time into something more meaningful? Let me share a quick story. Last weekend, my daughter was bored and itching for something to do. Blocks were a no and crayons weren't it. That's when I pulled out Story Coins. We sat outside creating own magical adventures with Story Coins and sidewalk chalk. My favorite part was seeing her imagination and thinking skills grow right before my eyes! What Makes Story Coins...
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:...