Writing begins in the mind. Our young students have many ideas and stories to share but the logistics of recording them on paper can be almost overwhelming – pencil grip, spelling, letter formation, illustrations, punctuation…How do we help young writers move forward, take risks, and meet achievable goals while still enjoying writing? This workshop will help you explore ways to have classroom wide learning goals and success criteria for writing that also allow for manageable, differentiated personal goals for each child. We will consider group and individual goals, ways to document and celebrate learning for you and for the children, and structures that ensure the children see themselves as capable writers from the very start.
Presenter: Kathleen Corrigan, Corrigan Education
Kathleen Corrigan is a former Reading Recovery Teacher Leader and Early Years Consultant with a public board. She is currently working as a consultant for several independent schools as well as writing children’s books and teachers’ resources for local and international publishers.