Writing: Building a Community

Grade Level: 3, 4, 5
Length: 2:37

Creating a sense of community happens throughout the day and year. Hear two teachers reflect on the intentional steps they take within writer’s workshops to create a sense of community among their students.

Core Principles: 

Classroom Community,
Teaching Practices

Topics: 

Relationships,
SEL,
Social Development

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