The Problem: By the third week of school, not to mention the third month, writing prompts can get a bit dry. Students are less excited about writing, less enthusiastic about sharing, and struggle to come up with something new. After the tenth journal entry about the same beach vacation, it is time to come up…
Using Journals in the Classroom
Journaling is a great way to get kids writing about the world around them. As some really good teachers know, using journals is also a great way to keep track of student progress and prompt creative thinking. Two of our favorite ideas for journal success come from Joy in Walnutport, PA and Jeanna in Houston,…
3 Journal Management Techniques for Teachers
Without a doubt, journal writing is a really good way to encourage students to express themselves daily. Kindergarteners through high school seniors can benefit from daily journaling, but for teachers, managing two or three dozen journals can be overwhelming. The journal management techniques below are classroom tested and are sure to make journal grading/reading a…