Two weeks ago, I took a camera look around during a quick 15 minute write by yourself time.
I am convinced that journals need to be a part of writing in kindergarten! Children are always so excited to write in them - they have free choice to be an author and illustrator. Just choosing the topic can be exciting.
Each child is successful working at their ability level without any assistance from the teacher other than setting up how to write in kindergarten and how to respond to your own and other's work expectations.
They get so much practice for an activity that is so fun for them!
I allow children to share about what they are writing or reading frequently. This sharing will spark ideas and start peer networking without even trying. Even though my students are supposed to be writing by themselves, they know who is writing Ninja or Princess stories and sit at the same tables to share ideas.
So, Laura and I will continue to model reading and writing for children, to share and discuss mentor texts, to set up special writing projects, to teach directed writing to our students, and to teach and allow students to write in their journals!
Enjoy! Molly
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