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The Journey of Seeing: Final Reflections on Writing and Teaching
As I wrap up this blog series, I look back at a profoundly changed understanding of what it means to write and to teach writing. What began ...
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As a teacher in training, I am always learning new things about how children grow and how they learn. Recently, I had the chance to explore ... -
Dear Younger Me, I still remember you standing in front of your first classroom, red pen in hand, determined to turn every paper into pe... -
Have you ever stop to contemplate how writing is more than just words on paper? Initially, I thought writing was simply putting sentences to...
Wow, Ariel, this was such a beautifully written piece! I really love how you described writing as a mirror of how we think and grow. That line stayed with me because it captures the emotional side of writing that often gets overlooked in classrooms. It’s so true that each draft teaches us not just about words, but about ourselves.
ReplyDeleteYour reflection also made me pause at the question you posed: “How can teachers help students see writing as a journey, not a chore?” That’s such an important challenge. I think it starts with creating a classroom culture where mistakes are seen as part of growth, not as failure. When students realize their messy drafts are actually stepping stones, they begin to take more risks and write with greater authenticity.
I also agree that giving students more choice in what they write about can transform their engagement. When their writing connects to their experiences or interests, the process becomes meaningful — it feels less like a task and more like a form of self-expression.
Thank you for this reminder that writing isn’t just an academic skill, but a lifelong journey of discovery. Thumbs up!