Author name: Author: Baber Baig

  WriteReader is excited to announce that we’ve updated our page type functionality! Many teachers have requested that there be more flexibility with the pages and an increased number of characters available per page. You asked. We listened. We now have three different page templates, which students can self-select or that the teacher can determine […]

  Have you ever tried to find a place relying on GPS or an app, only to be sent the long way around? Eventually, you sense that something isn’t right and you consult a map. In the same vein, how many times have you read samples of students’ writing that ramble on and on? Perhaps

A new school year holds so much promise and excitement. new clothes, new supplies, new students. Most of all, it can be a fresh start, even if you’re teaching the same grade at the same school. You’ve likely spent some time this summer engaged in professional development and now you’re excited to implement those new

  Ah, summer. The beach, camping, BBQ’s, and vacations! In the northern hemisphere, we’re wrapping up the school year and looking forward to a well-deserved break. We hope kids will be swimming, playing, and sleeping in. But we all know that after a few weeks or once the first rainy day comes along, they use

Children can develop their social-emotional learning in the gym and on the playground, as well as in the classroom and at home. It’s important that they understand the elements of fair play, which requires respect, sportsmanship, and teamwork. This can be taught and modeled to children by coaches, referees, (semi) professional athletes, parents, and teachers.

What’s red and giggles? A sunburnt laughing hyena? No, Elmo! We’re excited to announce that we’ve just added another Sesame Street image bank to WriteReader and our featured character is Elmo. He’s funny, lovable, and full of life . the perfect inspiration for young authors. Here’s some suggested writing prompts and activities for kids to

On the Monday after Easter, I visited Pia Sigmund and 10 year old Temesgen, who moved from Eritrea to Denmark 3 years ago. Pia is a volunteer and the chair of the charity organization 2 Hours a Week. This charity aims to support multilingual children linguistically, culturally, and socially in order to receive a better

Over the past years, over two million books have been written by children all over the world using WriteReader. Our data has helped us to understand that it is the personal interests of the children which motivates them to learn and create. Children are not motivated by putting the ABC’s in different orders. The motivation

We all have different inner and outer qualities that make us special, and it’s important for children to recognize this. Research regarding the social-emotional core competencies informs us that positive self-awareness promotes better choices and pro-social behaviors. So, it’s equally important for adults to affirm each child’s uniqueness. For this reason, we’ve created a lesson

Our Twitter feed was really alive this past month! Our phones were buzzing with frequent notifications and we couldn’t be happier. Thanks for sharing all of your great ideas and your students’ creations. In case you’re not on Twitter or missed these tweets, here are six ways that innovative teachers are using WriteReader.   1.