Writing portfolio elementary

Classroom & teaching tips, ideas, freebies, and resources for elementary teachers.

Celebrate each young author in your classroom with an end-of-year portfolio presentation and party to showcase all their hard work.

As I sit here on my first day of summer vacation, I am reflecting on my most recent school year. I just finished my third year of teaching first grade. I can't believe how quickly the time has gone! As I reflect, my most exciting addition to my classroom this year was the use of writing portfolios. It greatly impacted the way that my students viewed their writing this year. We had many discussions and celebrations of students' progress!! As I continue to use these portfolios in years to…

The On the Road to a Proper Paragraph system works so well in my classroom, I decided to give our Writing Portfolios a makeover to match our writing theme: A Road Map for Writing. And I am thrilled with the results! Since my students have […]

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Last year I dreamed of completing a special project to surprise my students and their families at the end of the year. I had found the idea and inspiration for a Student Portfolio from the sweet Cara Carroll over at The First Grade Parade. The primary grades are filled with immense amount of growth and special memories that you want your students and families to always remember and cherish. Student portfolios are the perfect way to capture all of that and more for your students! I had posted…

Using writing portfolios can seem like just another to-do, but they are powerful and beneficial for both teachers and students!

Discover the perfect portfolio options for your elementary school student! Explore a variety of writing and craft ideas, coloring pages, and drawing projects that will unleash their creativity, build self-confidence, and showcase their skills. Let their imagination soar and celebrate their achievements!

Using writing folders saved my writing block. It's so frustrating (for me and the students) to be in the middle of a writing project, only to have a student say, "I can't find my paper." Writing folders have helped us all stay on track and organized! In late summer, as soon as Walmart and Target stock their Back-to-School aisle I look for their specials on pocket folders. I can usually find them priced at 10 for $1. That's when I put my writing folders together. They are a super handy way…

End of the year author celebration! Students get their writing projects from the year to share with their family. Authors can also present a piece of writing or research at the author celebration. Perfect for Kinder, first, second, third, fourth, and fifth grade. To learn more about "Young Author Portfolios and Celebration", visit www.tunstallsteachingtidbits.com