writing workshop

The Power of Collaborative Planning

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

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.

writing workshop

Slice of Life Tuesday

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

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

writing workshop

Slice of Life Tuesday

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

mentor texts · Read Aloud

A Small Shift in Read-Aloud

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.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 25 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 25 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 24 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 24 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 23 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 22 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 21 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 21 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC

Day 20 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

Day 20 of the SOLSC

artifact · conferences · parent involvement

Calibrating for Clarity: Rethinking Conference Artifacts

Behind every polished piece is a messy process of thinking, revising, and growing. This post examines why conferences should illuminate that journey rather than just display outcomes.