Author: Sarah Valter

Teacher, leader, reader, writer, lifelong learner, mother of 2 beautiful kids and 2 spoiled pets, and wife. Lover of good books, chocolate chip cookies, Flair pens, and sunny days.
Slice of Life Tuesday Image: an orange with the text "Slice of Life" It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!
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It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!

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It's Tuesday! Time to write, share, give!

Slice of Life Tuesday Image: an orange with the text "Slice of Life" It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!
creativity · slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!

Sarah Valter27 Comments

It's Tuesday! Time to write, share, give!

Tips for Teachers: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series
Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series · Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series

Tips for Teachers: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series

Sarah Valter

Routines are just as important for teachers as they are for students. Focusing on three key areas will start your school year off strong!

Slice of Life Tuesday Image: an orange with the text "Slice of Life" It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!
creativity · slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!

Sarah Valter24 Comments

Welcome to August! We can't wait to spend our Tuesdays writing with you!

A summer image with a sandy beach, blue skies, a sun, and a circle in the middle with the words "Hello, Summer." Time For A Summer Break
end of year reflection · summer vacation

Time For A Summer Break

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Summer break is upon us! As the TWT team gets ready for a few months of much-needed rest, it's time to look back on a fantastic year, look forward to sharing new ideas in the fall, and look inward to reflect.

We Will Write: Celebrations, Cautions, and Considerations
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We Will Write: Celebrations, Cautions, and Considerations

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Whether you're hearing of We Will Write for the first time or you're a seasoned user, today's post will spark some new ideas for using this tool to engage writers and level up your writing instruction.

Target with the title of this post: If you believe it, they can do it. Practical strategies for raising the level of student writing. If You Believe It, They Can Do It: Practical Strategies to Raise the Level of Student Writing
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If You Believe It, They Can Do It: Practical Strategies to Raise the Level of Student Writing

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When teachers believe that students can do something well–in particular, writing–kids are much more likely to succeed at the skill or task. Today's post dives into the how and the why behind this phenomenon.

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Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 6 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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Write. Share. Give. It's Day 6 of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Orange slice with the text Slice of Life on it Day 5 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 5 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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Write. Share. Give. It's Day 5 of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Orange slice with the text Slice of Life on it Day 4 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 4 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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Write. Share. Give. It's Day 4 of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Orange slice with the text Slice of Life on it Day 3 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 3 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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Write. Share. Give. You've made it to the first Monday of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Orange slice with the text Slice of Life on it Day 2 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 2 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

Sarah Valter121 Comments

Write. Share. Give. It's Day 2 of our 18th March Slice of Life Story Challenge!