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12: Simple Systems for a Creative Classroom

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This show is the first in a five episode miniseries about starting the year creatively. In it, I share three simple creative systems you can put in place to make your life easier all year long. If you’d like to dive deeper, check out my post 10 Creative Ways to Start the Year, or check out the links below for more in-depth articles on each of the three topics featured in this podcast.
 

1. Journals: Check out an in-depth post ALL about different ways to use journals that I did recently for teachwriting.org. If you’d like to use journals in class, I think you’re going to love these ideas!

2. Makerspace: Read my full review of Make Writing and all the wonderful ideas you can pull from it into your classroom here.

3. Writing Contests: For the complete list of relevant writing contests and their associated links, just click here.

Do you find your inspiration in VISUALS? I love ‘em too. Let’s hang out on Instagram! Click here to get a steady stream of colorful ideas all week long.



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