It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!

Tuesday July 14, 2026Thursday July 2, 2026 Jessica Carey43 Comments

It's Tuesday. Write. Share. Give!

It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!

Tuesday July 7, 2026Thursday July 2, 2026 Jessica Carey23 Comments

At the end of the school year, as we were helping students make plans for summer reading, third-grade teacher Kelli Banet shared a Summer Writing Toolkit she created for her students-with a little help from NotebookLM. The toolkit is filled with simple, engaging ideas to keep kids writing all summer long. I asked Kelli if… Continue reading It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!

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The Power of Collaborative Planning

Monday May 11, 2026Sunday May 10, 2026 Jessica Carey3 Comments

What happens when teachers have the time and space to “talk it out” together? This post explores how one simple planning conversation sparked clarity, confidence, and a powerful reminder of what makes teaching feel real.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Slice of Life Tuesday

Tuesday April 28, 2026Sunday May 17, 2026 Jessica Carey27 Comments

Happy Tuesday! We’re so glad you’re here. Write a Slice of Life. Share your link in the comments section of this post. Give comments to at least three other Slice of Life stories.

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Slice of Life Tuesday

Tuesday April 21, 2026Sunday May 17, 2026 Jessica Carey41 Comments

Happy Tuesday! We’re so glad you’re here. Write a Slice of Life. Share your link in the comments section of this post. Give comments to at least three other Slice of Life stories.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Slice of Life Tuesday

Tuesday April 14, 2026Monday April 20, 2026 Jessica Carey40 Comments

Happy Tuesday! We're so glad you're here. Read a slice. Write a slice.

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Slice of Life Tuesday

Tuesday April 7, 2026Wednesday April 1, 2026 Jessica Carey45 Comments

Whether you’re fresh off the March Slice of Life Story Challenge or joining this community for the first time, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. If you were part of the March challenge, we wanted to take a moment to extend a special note of thanks to Fran, Glenda, Joanne, and Peter for their troubleshooting… Continue reading Slice of Life Tuesday

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A Small Shift in Read-Aloud

Monday March 30, 2026Sunday March 29, 2026 Jessica Carey3 Comments

Read-aloud is more than a time to build comprehension. It’s also an opportunity to help students see how writing works. With one small shift, you can turn everyday read-alouds into powerful invitations for students to think and act like writers.