Trauma · writing life

From Fire to Frying Pan: Teaching After Trauma

After being on leave, I returned to teaching last week. If you (or someone you love) have undergone grief or trauma, you might recognize the process of re-entry back to school. I'm sharing my experiences in the hope of making others feel less alone.

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Welcome to Slice of Life for the month of November! We hope you will share your writing with us and also make comments on the writing of fellow Slicers. Thank you for participating and making space for this meaningful work.

celebration · Reflective Practice

Empowering Mentors at a Multiage Writing Celebration

Read how second graders mentor younger writers during a narrative writing celebration.

Amping up Agency Blog Series · Stronger Together: Involving Other Professionals in Your Workshop Blog Series · writing workshop

Blog Series Throwback

Over the years, Two Writing Teachers authors have created several blog series that highlight topics within writing instruction. Each of these three series is worth spending some exploration time on! You'll definitely find inspiration!