kindergarten · Reflective Practice · student work

Looking at Student Work: Reflective Practice

Looking at student work is one way I get to know my students better--not just as writers but as learners. Join me as I look at and reflect upon a few examples of kindergarten student work.

gratitude · holiday · writing workshop

The Best Gifts for the Student Writers in Your Life

This year, Lainie Levin offers another perspective on holiday gift-giving - intangible things students could all use more of: To my students, I’m wrapping your gifts with love and sending them to you with a giant bow on top.

Authentic Purposes for Writing Blog Series · blog series

Authentic Purposes for Writing: Blog Series Throwback

For this blog series throwback, I selected "Authentic Purposes for Writing" from 2017. Providing children opportunities within a busy school day to write authentically is one of the most valuable teaching tools we have.

NCTE · Reflective Practice

Don’t Let It Fade: Holding Onto the Magic of NCTE 2024

Knowing that the ideas I’ve gathered and the knowledge I’ve gained at NCTE are so important and impactful, I’ve begun shifting my focus during the week between the conference and Thanksgiving to how I’m going to sustain my learning once the dust from the holiday weekend settles.

Reflective Practice

Reflections From NCTE 2024

I know that attending NCTE is a privilege, and I do my best to share what I learn with anyone and everyone who I can touch in some way, shape, or form. If you have ANY questions or interest in more about what I’ve written, please reach out. Connecting with passionate educators fuels me now more than ever.