early childhood · outdoors · preschool

“There was a long tree…” Observational Drawing and Talking in the Pre-K Classroom

Observational drawing provides many wonderful opportunities for young children to connect to the creative process that will eventually lead to writing.

early childhood · preschool

“Mat Man”: Reflective Practice

What is the value in "teaching" children how to draw a person, even before they may start to draw figures on their own?

early childhood · Reflective Practice

Wally’s Words of Wisdom: Reflective Practice

The beginning of a new school year is a great time to reflect on Vivian Gussin Paley's "Wally's Stories."

emergent writers · preschool

In Cathy’s Class: Reflective Practice

What are some possibilities for writing in pre-k? Read to find out what it looks like in the classroom of early childhood educator Cathy Grupper.

creativity · slice of life

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

How is it already the last Tuesday in July?

creativity · slice of life

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

Take the plunge. Write!

creativity · slice of life

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

Write, share, give!

creativity · slice of life

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

What in your life is "writable about" today?

creativity · slice of life

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

It's Tuesday...Lean into uncertainty!

kindergarten · sharing

Sharing is Personal: Reflective Practice

What does the sharing of writing look like in your classroom?

how-to writing · kindergarten

“How To” Write: Using the Genre to Teach the Genre: Reflective Practice

Do you want to know how to write a book about how to write a book?

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 25 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

It's day 25 of the 2025 Slice of Life Story Challenge.