21st Century Writing

What do you do when you no longer feel creative? This episode has 3 ways to help you get back that creativity!

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Narrative writing is one of my favorite pieces to create… it’s also the most difficult. There are so many components to narrative writing and so many ways to make it unique. Sometimes my brain gets overwhelmed and get can’t my ideas down fast enough. Other times, my brain is completely blank and the only ideas I can come up with are ones that have been done before. In this episode, I'm giving you 3 fun ideas for practicing narrative writing!

Welcome to part 4 of the Love Writing Workshop… in parts 1-3, I covered how to find writing ideas,organize, and present your work . If you haven’t listened to those episodes yet, please do. You don’t have to go in order, but you may want to start at the start. With that said, let’s jump into today’s workshop all about writing strong sentences and editing writing conventions. Oh, and stick around to the end for an announcement that can help you apply the Love Writing Workshop in your classroom!

Welcome to part 3 of the Love Writing Workshop… in episodes 13 and 14, I covered how to find writing ideas, organize your story, and present your work . If you haven’t listened to those episodes yet, please do. You don’t have to go in order, but you may want to start at the start. With that said, let’s jump into today’s workshop all about nailing voice and word choice.

Welcome back to the Love Writing Workshop… in episode 13, I covered how to find ideas for writing. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, please do. You don’t have to go in order, but you may find it more beneficial to start at the start. With that said, let’s jump into today’s workshop all about organization and presentation.

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Have you heard of the 6+1 Traits of Writing framework? To be honest, I hadn’t when we were assigned this framework as our school-wide professional development this year. The framework focuses on developmentally appropriate practices for creating strong pieces of writing…. And that was a ton of buzz words. To put it simply, it lays out how we naturally write. We start with ideas then build our path, words, and more.

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What is the most creative thing you’ve done today? This week? What about this year?

I grew up surrounded by creative opportunities. I didn’t realize it then, but giving me space, freedom and support to express myself creatively is one of the best things my parents did for me because as an adult, I see that learning to embrace your creative side is not something everyone has been taught…. But I believe wholeheartedly they should! I’m putting my flag in the ground and saying teaching creativity is just as important as teaching math and reading.

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In today’s episode, I’m helping you enrich learning for a curious kid at home with step-by-step tips. So, if you’ve got a pen and paper nearby, grab it. If you’re somewhere you can write, no worries. Save this episode to come back to later… oh and be sure to check out my Instagram page where I’ve got a diagram that might help you out. Let’s Go!

Shout out today’s sponsor, Story Coins Literacy Game. To play, all you do is pull a coin from the bag and think of a sentence using the image on the coin. Then, the next person pulls a coin and they create a sentence to add to yours, making a fun group story that could go anywhere. With Story Coins, writing is easy and fun… not to mention entertaining because the story possibilities are endless. Grab a set of Story Coins today from inspireteachgrow.com and use code podcast10 to get $10 off your total purchase. That’s p o d c a s t 10 for $10 off… and shipping is always free.

Quick poll: are you someone who likes to set goals throughout the year or do you like the “fresh start” of a new year to start your new goals? I honestly do a little of both, but there is something almost magical about that fresh year to kick my butt into gear.

In this episode, I’m using one of my favorite (and popular) resources to walk through goal setting using a very smart strategy.

Free goal setting one-pager

Digital Goal Setting Workbook on Teachers Pay Teachers

Show sponsor: Story Coins Literacy Game. To play, all you do is pull a coin from the bag and think of a sentence using the image on the coin. Then, the next person pulls a coin and they create a sentence to add to yours, making a fun group story that could go anywhere. 

With Story Coins, writing is easy and fun… not to mention entertaining because the story possibilities are endless. Grab a set of Story Coins today from inspireteachgrow.com and use code podcast10 to get $10 off your total purchase. 

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Big news! 

I’m starting the year with a fun collaboration! I will be working with a fellow gifted teacher I met through instagram to host a 5 day creativity challenge. So, if you’re a teacher looking to spice up your instruction with easy and fun creativity ideas, join our challenge. There will be freebies, giveaways, and loads of fun! Click here to join the waitlist! 

What is one gift that you vividly remember getting? I have a few that come to mind, but my favorite and most meaningful was a rack of dress up clothes my mom made me. She designed several dresses just for me and had Santa hang them up on Christmas morning. She had purchased shoes and other accessories, but the dresses were the star of the show.

In this episode, I’m sharing a few quick and simple ways to make your store bought gifts feel as personal as a rack of hand-sewn clothes.

If you listened to episode 6, 2021 Holiday Gift Guide, then you’re familiar with my 5 categories for purchasing gifts. If not, give that episod a listen, too.

For the sake of consistency (and ease), I’m going to stick with those categories for each personalization idea. But know, you can take these ideas and make them your own. After all, you know your people best

After you listen, pop over to Instagram and let me know which tip you'll try the next time you give a gift. @inspired.to.enrich