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Category Archives: Writing
Everyone can be an author… with Nick Bruel
Today our LS had a visit from local author/illustrator, Nick Bruel- famous for Bad Kitty and Poor Puppy. The children really enjoyed his exercises in developing plot, as well as learning how the smallest detail can have a big impact … Continue reading
Last call for enrollment
Book club #1 is in full swing and going well! If anyone would like to enroll for book 2 or 3, now is the time to do it as we will be closing registration. Each text runs for two weeks. … Continue reading
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Word Study= The New Spelling
I came across this nice blog post from awhile back, written by the Lower School Literacy Coordinator at Taipai American School. She does a nice job explaining the shift from the teaching of spelling to word study. The Hackley Lower … Continue reading
Letter to Parents
Dear Parents, I hope this note finds you well, and looking forward to warmer weather ahead! I have been asked a number of times lately about summer opportunities for their children in reading and writing, so I thought I would … Continue reading
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The Case for Drawing and Doodling in Class – Teaching Now – Education Week Teacher
An often looked over tool for our writers- The Case for Drawing and Doodling in Class – Teaching Now – Education Week Teacher.
Recognizing the Layers
A major project that our HPA works on each year is pulling in talented authors and illustrators to visit with our students to talk about the creative process. This past Friday, acclaimed author Rosemary Wells visited the Lower School to … Continue reading
No hassle summer work
Hi everyone! Just checking in from the middle of our vacation. Before I left campus, I was asked by a few parents about what they could have their child do during the summer that would help keep their reading and … Continue reading
Parents League of New York: Publications » Selected Review Articles » Does Tutoring Help or Harm Your Childs Education?
Some thoughts on tutoring…. Parents League of New York: Publications » Selected Review Articles » Does Tutoring Help or Harm Your Childs Education?. I feel that it is important when setting up tutoring for your child, there needs to be … Continue reading
Music to my ears…. and soul!
I had the pleasure today of attending a publishing party in 1M. Many classrooms have publishing parties at the end of a unit to acknowledge the hard work that the children have put into their development as writers, and it … Continue reading