We Are Writers!

The process of teaching kindergarten students to become writers can seem quite daunting. They begin the year unsure of themselves and needing lots of reassurance but by May they are often writing two to three sentences independently! We follow a weekly routine that helps us gain that confidence. On Mondays and Tuesdays we introduce a topic and brainstorm ideas with a graphic organizer. On Wednesdays we put a rough draft down on paper. Right now those rough drafts are usually pictures but a few students have begun to label their work or attempt to write down their thoughts in a sentence frame. Peer editing on Thursdays is my favorite. The class is learning to compliment their partner’s work, then find a way they can make it better. Finally, on Fridays, we present our finished product to the class. I never get tired of watching this process!