It's no secret that I love creative writing. Like, LOVE love it. Always have, always will. Luckily for my students I love teaching it, too. In fact, I could go as far as saying that it's my favourite unit to teach. Of course I understand that not everyone shares my love of writing, so I always have a couple tricks up my sleeve those kiddos who struggle.
Hands down one of my favorite tools to help a struggling student with creative creating are these Story Cubes! No, this isn't a sponsored post - I'm just sharing with you what works the best with my group!
I find these dice are such a game changer for my reluctant, uninterested or otherwise struggling kiddos when it comes to creative writing. These story cubes are such a hit that they get pulled out during indoor recesses and free choice! Now that says a lot :)
Not only do Story Cubes act as a jumping off point in creative writing, but they also help my kiddos along the way, from brainstorming all the way to the ending. These dice have made a massive difference in the writing process. Coupled with my "Bump it up" chart, (descriptive writing words) my kiddos are proud budding writers now! And well, that makes my teacher heart happy :)
Do you have struggling writers in your class? What are some tools and tricks you find useful? Share below!
Happy teaching!❤
@jen_rece
