The Write Way

Make Student Writing Easier

If there’s anything that teachers can easily get their students to do, it’s writing, right?

::crickets::

::teachers looking around with bewildered looks on their faces and shaking their heads vehemently::

Okay, we know that writing is one of the hardest things to get students interested in. Of course, there’s always the small handful of kids who love to write and will get excited when you announce the assignment, but the majority of students will roll their eyes and/or groan at the thought of having to create characters and plot or an introduction and conclusion. 

So how do you

Overcoming Obstacles to Good Writing Instruction

We know that teachers face so many obstacles in their classrooms every day:

• Curriculum
• Evaluations
• Assessments
• Student Behavior
• Lack of time, support, and resources

When it comes to writing instruction, it seems like those issues are magnified. Even for ELA teachers, it can be a struggle to include meaningful writing instruction.  

First things first. When do teachers have time to teach writing? It should be introduced, explained with examples, and modeled, but with everything else that must be covered in the curriculum, where does this fit?

With MI Write, teachers and

Winter Writing Activities

Treetops glistening with fresh snow is the quintessential winter image, which can be distracting for those students with wandering minds. So how can you bring those students back to the present and use the season to engage them in productivity? We’ve curated a collection of prompts and activities that you can use in your classroom and harness that winter energy.

Take any of these ideas and modify them to fit your students’ levels and needs. Add your own creative or required elements or leave them as is. In your account on the Prompts tab, click on “Add” to create an assignment. Give it a

How to Survive December in Your Classroom

The air is crisp. The weather is cold. There may be snow dusting your windows. Thanksgiving leftovers are all gone. Christmas music is playing in all department stores. Your students are getting antsy, thinking about their upcoming break and holiday travel plans. With all this excitement around you, how do you keep your cool in your classroom? Here’s some advice gathered from teachers across the country.

• “PATIENCE! We have to remember that they are kids, no matter how old they are, and they are excited! I also remind my students that as their stress levels go down, mine goes up, so we

Maya Angelou said it best--

As the holiday season approaches, much quicker each year it seems, we wanted to share some inspirational quotes that remind us all to be thankful for the people in our lives, the little things, and the things we most often take for granted. 

• From a Native America chief to TV personalities, we've collected quotes that will spark gratitude in everyone!
  • “Make it a habit to tell people ‘thank you.’ To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life

Leaders to Follow

By: Melissa Young, guest writer

Teaching in the digital age can prove to be a challenge for educators of any level or occupation. Keeping up with new technology, social media, and trends can be difficult, but it’s worth it to make your classroom more engaging to students. To make it easier, we’ve curated a list of people for you to follow on social media. From tech developers to teachers, all of these people are involved with education in some way, and their content is sure to spark your interest!

What Do We Do All Day? is an educational website/social media page run by Erica, a mother