Stand to Write

There are always so many new words to practice writing in this classroom for students with mild cognitive disabilities.  The savvy teacher keeps the week's words in clear sight, so students can incorporate them into their daily journals and other writing.

We grabbed a book from the classroom library, to use as a support, and practiced writing a few of the words.  I wrote the student's word choice and they imitated me on the same page.  Standing up to write helped one of the sleepier students keep his eyes open a little better...