back to school · games · writer's notebook

Word Games in the Workshop

Creative play with words can spur ideas writers didn't know they had tucked away!

feedback · note-taking · precise language · Resetting Our Workshop Practices Blog Series

Interrogating Our Feedback: Resetting Our Workshop Practices

As I get ready to head back into my classroom, I am thinking about my feedback and the intention vs. outcome.

slice of life

Slice of Life

April is nearly May. Share a slice of life with our Tuesday community today.

slice of life

Write, Share, Give.

What's popping up in your world today? Share your slice of life story.

gratitude · notebooks · writer's notebook · writing workshop

Gratitude Journaling

Back in January, my students began writing gratitude journal entries. As unpredictable schedules and interuptions await us, gratitude journaling might be just what your students need now!

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Tuesday SOL!

We hope April is bringing you stories to share.

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SOL Tuesday

It's April, which means we are back to Tuesday Slices and also, Classroom Slice of Life has begun!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 19 of the March SOLSC! #SOL22

Another week is in the books!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 18 of the March SOLSC! #SOL22

Congratulations on 18 days of slicing!

story ideas · storytelling · writing workshop

Let’s Play: Games in the Workshop

What are some of your go-to games for writing instruction?

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 17 of the March SOLSC! #SOL22

Day 17 is here. What stories are showing up in your life today?

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 16 of the March SOLSC! #SOL22

This week is sometimes a challenge. Keep the momentum going!