Building Each Other Up, Cheering Each Other On

Wednesday April 8, 2020Tuesday April 7, 2020 Amy Ellerman7 Comments

THIS is what teachers need right now. This is my work as a coach, and this is what we can all do for each other in this challenging time.

SOLSC

SOL Tuesday

Tuesday April 7, 2020Tuesday April 7, 2020 Lanny Ball88 Comments

It's April! And now, back to our regularly scheduled Slice of Life Tuesday. Let's get back together, Slicers! Come write, share, give...

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Slice of Life Story Challenge 2020: Prize Reveal

Monday April 6, 2020Sunday April 5, 2020 Melanie Meehan21 Comments

What a month it was... Thank you to all who participated, filled out forms, and shared their stories. More than any other year, we needed stories. Thank you to the publishers and donors who have contributed prizes. Please be patient with prize delivery this year, as many companies have paused shipping from their warehouses. The… Continue reading Slice of Life Story Challenge 2020: Prize Reveal

craft · dialgoue · dialogue · ralph fletcher · SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: Blogging Strong in Week 2

Sunday April 5, 2020Saturday April 4, 2020 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski

We are heading into our second week of blogging in the Classroom SOLSC during extraordinary times. Please let us know in the comments how we can best support you and your students at this time.

blogging · challenges · COVID-19 · SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Emphasizing Writer’s Craft in the Classroom SOLSC

Friday April 3, 2020Thursday April 2, 2020 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski3 Comments

Can digital badges that focus on writer's craft inspire students to try new techniques in their writing? Read more to see how I created new badges for the Classroom SOLSC that emphasize writer's craft.

COVID-19 · feedback

Hanging On To What Matters: Feedback

Thursday April 2, 2020Wednesday April 1, 2020 Lanny Ball3 Comments

During this time, an important question nagging at me has been, "What elements of good teaching will be possible to hang onto in our current, stay-at-home situation?" One element might be effective feedback. Today I share a few ideas to consider as we all navigate this uncertain time in our world . . .

COVID-19

Doing vs. Being: A Mindshift for Quarantine and Beyond

Wednesday April 1, 2020Friday April 3, 2020 Kelsey Sorum12 Comments

Swamped in a never-ending to-do list during remote teaching and learning? A shift in the mind can make a big difference.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 31 of the March SOLSC! #SOL20

Tuesday March 31, 2020Tuesday March 31, 2020 Kelsey Sorum211 Comments

Lots to check out in this post! A video message from #TWTBlog, inspiration from a fellow slicer, and info on prizes.

COVID-19 · poetry · writing workshop

Teaching from Home: A Poetry Lesson

Monday March 30, 2020Sunday March 29, 2020 Betsy Hubbard12 Comments

This is an invitation to write a poem with me today! You might also find this post helpful to you as a teacher and wish to share it with your students.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 30 of the March SOLSC! #SOL20

Monday March 30, 2020Tuesday March 31, 2020 Kelsey Sorum203 Comments

Whether it's your 3rd day of writing this month, or 30th, celebrate your slicing milestone and keep writing!

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

April 2020 Classroom SOLSC: Getting Started!

Sunday March 29, 2020Saturday March 28, 2020 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski6 Comments

The April 2020 Classroom SOLSC starts this week on Wednesday, April 1! We look forward to celebrating stories and encouraging students to keep writing. Please share your ideas and resources in the comments!