challenges · disability · foundational skills · letter formation · parent involvement · spelling

When Writing Progress is a Concern: Talking With Parents

When a child struggles with writing, parents often worry about what it means. Thoughtful conversations grounded in empathy, observation, and an understanding of writing development can turn those worries into productive partnerships.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 9 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

We're on day 9! Maybe it seems like you're getting into the groove of daily writing, and maybe ideas are beginning to wane. Use the energy of the community to keep it going.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Day 8 of the SOLSC: Classroom Challenge Sunday!

Post your daily slice and share some comment love with student writers today for our first Classroom Challenge Sunday!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 7 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's day 7 of the 31-day writing challenge. You've made it through the first week, writing slices, sharing them, and commenting on other slicers' stories. Let's keep it going!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 6 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Share your slice of life story - in English or another language - today!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 5 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Join us for day five of our month-long writing challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 4 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

We're four days into the SOLSC. Write. Share. Give.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 3 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It’s day 3 of our 31-day writing challenge! Write your slice of life story, share your link in the comments, and comment on at least three other Slicers’ stories.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 2 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 2 of our 31-day writing challenge! Join us by writing your slice of life story, sharing the link in the comments, and commenting on at least three other Slicers’ stories. Let's keep the momentum going!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 1 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

WELCOME! Use this post to share your link for the first day of the 19th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. Please read the whole post, especially the announcements, before adding your slice-of-life story link.

foundational skills · Ready-to-Go Tip · spelling · vocabulary

Teaching Self-Advocacy Writing Through Multiple Literacies

Move writing from a school task to a meaningful way for students to participate in the world. A starting guide of minilessons is included for multiple literacies, ideal for grades 3-8.

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Slice of Life Tuesday

With just five days and a wakeup until our March challenge, connect with fellow writers by sharing your story today.