Meaning Matters

3 Reasons Beyond the Common Core to Have Young Children Write Non-Fiction 

The Common Core has placed a strong emphasis on the use of non-fiction in the classroom. Now learners of all ages need
 to become acquainted with the structures and features of informational texts, 
both as readers and as writers. More recently I have made an extended effort to explore non-fiction writing with my kindergarten children. I see many reasons, beyond the Common Core, ...

Meaning Matters Storytelling With Dictation is an innovative classroom practiced designed to bridge the gap between students' oral language abilities and their independent writing. It is based on the understanding that in order to be a proficient writer, a child must have solid oral language skills. Factors such as fine motor development and phonics knowledge limit young children’s writing, yet their oral language skills are far more advanced. Meaning Matters St...

Written by Kim Turgeon 

Technology continues to push its way into classrooms and homes and provides many new learning opportunities. I am constantly striving to enrich my classroom through its use. This year I was fortunate enough to receive five iPads for use in my kindergarten classroom. It has taken a significant amount of time to explore the possibilities in which this new technology can transform the way I teach.

There are many outstanding iPad ap...