The most meaningful conversations about teaching begin with students. This post explores how centering student voices and evidence can lead to more thoughtful, responsive decisions about teaching and learning.
Author: Jessica Carey
I'm a mom of three daughters and a literacy coach in CT. I love to learn and share with others.
Explicit Instruction and Responsive Instruction: Finding Common Ground
Are we teaching writing, or are we teaching writers? It's a question that's becoming increasingly important as schools balance curriculum fidelity with meeting the needs of the students sitting in front of us. This post explores how explicit instruction and responsive teaching work together to create meaningful writing instruction.
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It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!
It's Tuesday. Write. Share. Give!
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It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!
It's Tuesday. Write. Share. Give!
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It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!
It's Tuesday. Write. Share. Give!
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It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
Happy Tuesday! We're so glad you're here. Read a slice. Write a slice.
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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.
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Day 25 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
Day 25 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge
