Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 19 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20

Sometimes we just need to laugh, sometimes cry! Check out the Be Inspired post for today as well as prize info!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 18 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20

Writing creates emotions as readers and as writers! Who has made you laugh or made you cry in #sol20?

collaboration · COVID-19 · independence · materials · routines

Rethinking Materials, Routines, and Collaboration: What Does Independence and Interdependence Look Like From Home?

Our teaching worlds have been turned upside down. For many of us, every system and structure we’ve had in place for planning, teaching and learning has changed over the past few days. As you find our groove in the new reality, here are some practical suggestions that will help bring the many comforts of your classroom home.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 17 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20

Day seventeen.
Let's gather here, share a story, and celebrate seventeen days of writing together.

COVID-19 · remote learning · writing workshop

What to Expect from the #TWTBlog Team During COVID-19 Extended School Closures

I'm not sure what next week or next month will look like, but I can tell you what to expect from our team of co-authors, contributing writers, and guest bloggers as we seek to navigate this unprecedented time.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 16 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20

It is now Day 16 of the 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! #SOL20

COVID-19 · Slice of Life Story Challenge

A Mid-Month Invitation

We are halfway through our 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge, and we are facing unprecedented challenges around the world given the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years, we have emphasized participating in the Slice of Life Story Challenge for thirty-one days. Given all that is changing around us, this year we are inviting educators to join our writing community mid-month because writing connects us, even --and especially -- when we feel anxious and confused.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 15 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20

Welcome Day 15 Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! We are HALFWAY THERE! #SOL20

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 14 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20

It's the 14th day of the 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! You've posted for two full weeks in a row! You're on a roll now! #SOL20

blogging · COVID-19 · Slice of Life Story Challenge · teacher of writing

Reaching Out to Our Readers, Writing Community, and Friends

With social distancing and many in quarantine as a result of COVID-19, sharing our stories here is more important than ever for connection. Whether you are taking part in the 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge or you are a regular reader of the topical posts on our blog, please know we — as a community — are here to support each other during this unprecedented time.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 13 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20

Welcome to the 13th day of the 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Who says Friday the 13th is bad luck? Not us! #SOL20

EAL · multilingual · standardized tests · translanguaging

Translanguaging, EALs, & Testing

All I wanted was for their pencils to keep moving, for the writing to flow without stopping. For a short while, that proved to be difficult, but not impossible.