Back To School Writing Center

I created this Back-to-School themed writing center for my students to use during Daily 5 Work on Writing, but it could be used in many different ways.  I wanted something I could set up at the start of the month and not have to change until the following month. I also made sure to include enough variety for students to still be interested throughout the month.

The activities are all meant to be completed independently while covering the three types of writing in the Common Core Standards (Narratives, Opinion, and Explanatory).   

As soon as I get back into my classroom next week I will post pics of the writing center set up and ready for use.

Check out the Back-To-School Writing Center at my TPT store.

I copied the school buses on yellow paper, laminated and cut them out, and then added them to my Work On Writing board.

The packet includes two opinion writing quick writes.

Check out my TPT shop to read more about this writing packet. 

Stay Posted!! Halloween Themed Writing Center coming soon!!

Look What I Made!

I am doing a little western/farm/cowboy theme in my class this year. Nothing over the top, I just wanted a theme to use for my newsletter, AR board, Library, etc. I couldn't find any nameplates I liked, but I found an adorable digital scrapbook set at DesignerDigitals.com. The western set I got was designed by Mindy Terasawa, and is so adorable. I can see this theme getting a bit carried away, but I am going to try and have a little self control.  I am just having so much fun with it.

I made these nameplates..I love them even though they will use up all my ink to print...oh well! If you want a set of your own, click on the picture and download them at Google Docs. I'm so excited to use them!

 

 

Every year my school does a back to school BBQ the night before school starts. The kids get to find out who their new teacher will be and see their classroom. This year I'm going to have a little welcome gift on each students desk...just some pencils, erasers, etc....so I made these cute tags to tie to each gift. I hope my students love them as much as I do. Check them out at Google Docs.

 

-Megan