The organization and upkeep of classroom centers can sometimes feel daunting for teachers, but it doesn’t have to take a lot of work or time to increase your students’ engagement at a writing center. I don’t know about you, but I would much rather use a colorful marker pen to write with then a regular ballpoint pen. Our students are the same way! Instead of only using traditional yellow #2 pencils and a pack of 24 Crayola® crayons in writing center, fill your writing center with FUN writing tools. Give your students the freedom to choose what writing tool they use and watch their excitement and motivation increase. Keep organization simple by using 5 of the Black Favor Pails and attaching the free printable labels to each pail.
Students always think it is so cool when they can write with pens! They get even more excited when the pens are not your traditional blue or black pen! How fun are these Shuttle Pens and Shimmering Marabou Pens?
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I’m a big fan of Crayola® and these cute Pip-Squeaks™ Skinnies and Markers Washable Wacky Tips™ Markers do not disappoint!
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Why write with a regular pencil when you can use these Stacking Point Pencils? The different designs are so fun, plus when the tip gets dull students just pull it out and get a sharp pencil tip without it needing to be sharpened!
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My students love using these Crayola® Twistables Colored Pencils and I love that they don’t need sharpening. Students give them a twist and they are ready to continue journaling away!
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Glitter is often off-limits, but these Crayola® Glitter Crayons are the perfect way to add shimmer and shine to your classroom without the mess. And, when I thought that my love for Crayola® couldn’t get deeper, they also have these 8 Pc. Multicultural Colors Crayons that I adore and my students enjoy using.
Looking for more ideas and tips for managing your classroom writing center? Be sure to check out my top 5 writing center activities for more ideas to keep your students excited and motivated while independently writing!
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