Writing Workshop helped me rediscover my love for writing and the importance of being a teacher who writes. This post explores the barriers that hold us back and the small shifts that help us show up as present writers. If you’ve ever said “Yes, but…,” this is for you.
Author: Ana Valentina Patton
I aim to be a learner, not a knower.
If I forget, please remind me.
When Reggio Meets Writing Workshop
Working in a Reggio-Emilia-inspired school has allowed me to see writing workshop practices through new lenses, bringing greater depth to the art of teaching writing, to how students and teachers collaborate, and to the power of documenting student learning.
Purposeful Teaching Shares, Lasting Impact
The teaching share may take only a few minutes, but its impact is lasting. When we close writing workshops with self-assessment, communication, and reflection, we show students that writing is never done—it’s a cycle of noticing, trying, refining, and reflecting.
From Talk to Text: Launching Writing with Conversation
How a few minutes of talk can spark ideas, boost confidence, and fill notebooks with writing kids care about.

