Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 10 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

You made it to day ten. Congratulations!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 9 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

What keeps you writing? Maybe it's the comments. Write and share, but don't forget to give! It's one of the best gifts of the SOLSC!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 8 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

Have you been writing every day? Not only are we announcing some prize winner today, we have a new prize to announce too!

giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge

14th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge Prize Reveal

Are you ready? Here is a peek at all of the prizes for the 14th Annual SOLSC!

At-Home Learning · Distance Learning · independent writing · kindergarten · rehearsal · writing workshop

Deconstructing the Rehearsal

Intentionally putting a focus on rehearsal took me on a deeper exploration of its importance in my remote classroom.

writing workshop

What Now? Pause. Observe. Reflect.

There is a freshness in a new year that can feel like an opportunity to evaluate our practices. In this post, I'm sharing what I'm doing to determine where I am and where I want to go. Maybe you want to come along too!

Distance Learning · Intentional Teaching · kindergarten · remote instruction · remote learning · strategies · writing workshop

The Three E’s of Remote K

Janet Ahn and I share our strategies and ideas for teaching the youngest writers in remote settings.

writing workshop

Developing Independence in a Remote Classroom: Meeting Writers Where They Are

Today I am sharing three essentials for developing and maintaining independence in a remote classroom.

giveaway · Jennifer Serravallo · remote instruction · remote learning

Connecting with Students Online: Strategies for Remote Teaching & Learning

The book you need right now. Jen Serravallo's newest book for remote education has hit shelves. Take a peek and enter the giveaway!

adolescent literacy · middle school · writing about reading · writing workshop

Writing About Reading: Resource Toolkit Part Two for Middle School

Calling all middle school teachers! Today I’m sharing a ready to use set of lessons, resources, and a digital notebook for adolescent readers and writers featuring some of my favorite books in verse.

change · COVID-19 · digital tools · digital writing · Distance Learning · remote instruction · remote learning · writing workshop

My Three Remote Teacher Survival Tips

As we all venture into another week of instruction, no matter what that may look like, I have three tips for surviving and thriving in these times.

middle school · remote learning · teaching tools · technology · toolkits · writing about reading · writing prompts · writing workshop

Writing About Reading: Building a Resource Toolkit for Middle School

Calling all middle school teachers! Today I'm sharing a ready to use resource toolkit for adolescent readers and writers featuring the book, Look Both Ways, by Jason Reynolds.