Rainbow Writing with Kindergarteners

February 20, 2023 ~ wordancerblog ~ 9 Comments

I count myself fortunate. My busy job includes spending time with kindergarten writers and there is no greater joy than that. Since September, these novice writers have grown steadily.

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I think you should give yourself a round of applause for inspiring their creativity!
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I think you have the best job!

9 responses to “Rainbow Writing with Kindergarteners”

Tina

February 20, 2023

Love this! The magic that exists in s community of writers is so powerful. I’m creating a dice rolling writing prompt game to get my middle grades students to write. They love when writing is presented in a playful, game like format. When they are willing to share as Olivia did, then the experience transfers to student “ownership.” Terrific!!

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  February 20, 2023
  
  Thank you for always affirming what we do as teachers. I’d love to see the dice rolling writing prompt game!
  
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Barb Edler

February 21, 2023

Oh my goodness, I absolutely loved your post today. I can just see this kindergartners writing with you, and I can feel their joy and excitement while writing. I love your story and Olivia’s story. What a blessing to have these wonderful writers in your life, and what a blessing you are for them. Your ending was pure gold!

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kimhaynesjohnson

February 21, 2023

There is nothing more beautiful to me than children’s artwork illustrating their own stories. Those are some priceless masterpieces right there!

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Maureen Young Ingram

February 22, 2023

Thank you for sharing this sweet peek into your teaching! How I loved this! You had me at your sweet ask, “I ask, “What should I write about?” – the children are so honored to be your instigation. And I’m not at all surprised that the topic was rainbows. Love it!

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natashadomina

February 22, 2023

I love how you’ve shared this glimpse into the kindergarten class! You’ve done such a great job of capturing the kids’ enthusiasm and spirit. Thank you for letting us join you in the writing workshop this week–it was a treat!

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Stacey Shubitz

February 23, 2023

You truly captured the essence of Kindergarten in this slice of life. (I just returned from my son’s Kindergarten classroom this morning.) What you said, “Writing in Kindergarten takes a great amount of perseverance and faith,” is true! If perseverance and faith are there, then kids can soar!
Your Kindergarten pals love having you in the classroom as much as you enjoy being there.
May I use this post as a BE INSPIRED piece during the SOLSC in March? If so, please email me at stacey{at}staceyshubitz.com in the next couple of days to let me know if that’d be okay. Please send the permalink to this blog post in your email response, so I have everything in one place.

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majfoil

March 3, 2023

Thank. you for that beautiful reflection. It was good to read it!

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