10. Teaching Elementary Writing In Kindergarten And First Grade: Picture Labeling

In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares exactly how to kick off elementary writing instruction in Kindergarten and first grade with one simple, powerful skill: picture labeling. You’ll hear practical, step-by-step ideas for teaching kids how to stretch out sounds, connect words to their drawings, and build confidence as real writers right from day one. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why picture labeling is the perfect first writing lesson ✔️ How to model labeling with anchor charts ✔️ Easy ways to help kids stretch out words and sounds <p...