4th Grade Writing Units

Is teaching writing getting you down?  I used to despise writing.  Like, Iwouldtotallyskipitjusttoavoidit.  Shhhhh.   But then I went and saw Lucy speak.  And got motivated.  I absolutely lovelovelove Lucy but dang is she wordy!  And I just never had enough time for her lessons (anyone else out there agree?).  So I took her fab ideas about writing and began creating my own writing unit that fit my maaaybe 50 minutes that I had scheduled for writing. 

Eventually, I began to love writing.  And lowandbehold, SO DID MY STUDENTS!  We had a classroom full of writers!!  And once they got better at writing, I saw them improving in all other areas.  Writing really does improve all subject areas for your kiddos. 

Since then, I've been building my 5th grade and 4th grade writing units because every student should love writing, and with these units (and a little teacher excitement) I can guarantee that your students will enjoy writing, ask to write more, and write in their free time.  Seriously.  I PROMISE. 

So with my Informative Writing Unit recently uploaded, stop by and grab it for 20% off!  Today and tomorrow only!  I know you'll love it!

Monday Letters

It's time for some Monday catchup!

Dear teachers, have you gotten bored of your usual iPhone background?  Check out these FREE iPhone backgrounds and get inspired!

Dear weather, I am SO ready for you to make up your mind.  My sunburned face is confused by the sudden 50 degree drop in temperature.  Bring back 80!!

Dear Spring Break, Although I don't get to bask in your glory this year, I am happy for all other teachers who are partaking in the oh-so-much-needed break!  Enjoy it friends!!

Dear  upper elementary teachers, it's that time of year again.  Testing Season.  My least favorite time of year.  Are your kiddos ready?  Grab my (RECENTLY UPDATED!!) Writing on Demand Unit to prepare your students for any possible writing assessments!

Enjoy your week, sweet friends!

Weekly Inpiration!!

Happy happy Sunday, friends!  I'm back for a little inspiration.  Grab this pic and put it on your iPhone to keep you inspired as we move into the month of April!

Just click on the photo & save it to your phone.

Cheers!

Weekly Inpiration

Grab this week's iPhone wallpaper!  Happy Sunday fabulous teachers!

Weekly Inspiration // FREE iPhone Wallpaper!

Save this image and use it for an inspirational iPhone wallpaper!

Cheers!  Enjoy your Sunday, friends!  Don't forget to stop by my earlier post to win Amazon gift cards and more!!

GIVEAWAY!

I am so excited to be linking up with some fab bloggers for this linky!!  Be sure to enter the Giveaway below, y'all :)

As a writing teacher, I am used to the I-don't-know-what-to-write blank stares.  They're as common as nose pickings or students yelling out.   Sometimes I just don't know what to do.  Other times {like 1 in 5} I have some handy dandy prompts prepared.  I give them out freely, have students glue them into their notebooks, and move on with life.  Students write what they know about.  And almost alllllllll of them have pets.  Or know someone with a pet.  So this is relateable and easy for them!  Below you can find some of my fave pp's.  {Pet Prompts, y'all}.

Grab them >>HERE<<!

And while you're at it... grab this week's teacher inspiration.  Save it to your phone and set it as your lock screen!  Stop by the blog every Sunday for a new phone wallpaper!

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Monday Letters!

 

Dear Daylight Savings Time... I was in love last night when the warm weather lasted until 7ish.  Until this morning.  When you were still dark at 7 am.  Wompwomp. 

Dear Watercolor Typography Class at Pineapple Studios, I had so much fun meeting other ladies and getting to try something new!  Now I just need to find time to play with watercolors more!

Dear Teachers,  Want something pretty and green for your iPhone?  Grab this week's inspiration >>here!!<<

Dear Etsy,  I have been on a purchasing craze!  Be sure to follow me on Instragam to see all the beauties I've grabbed lately!! 

Have a happy week!