kindergarten · Talking

The Sound of Silence: Reflective Practice

For young children who are learning to write, talking is at the heart of putting the pieces of the writing process together.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 24 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

Write a little bit less or a little bit more: today is day number 24!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 22 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

It's day 22--who or what inspires you?

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 21 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

Twenty-one days of writing down. Just ten more to go. You've got this!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 20 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

It's Day 20 of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Thank you for your dedication as we near the end of the third week!

kindergarten · Reflective Practice · student work

Notice and Wonder: Reflective Practice

When I look at my kindergarten students' writing, I begin with two simple questions: "What do I notice?" and, "What do I wonder?" By leading with inquiry, I am able to see their work more objectively and with less judgment.

emergent writers · Modernizing Mentor Texts Blog Series

Mentor Texts for Emergent Writers: Modernizing Mentor Texts

What role do mentor texts play in the writing lives of our youngest children?

kindergarten · Reflective Practice · student work

Looking at Student Work: Reflective Practice

Looking at student work is one way I get to know my students better--not just as writers but as learners. Join me as I look at and reflect upon a few examples of kindergarten student work.

Authentic Purposes for Writing Blog Series · blog series

Authentic Purposes for Writing: Blog Series Throwback

For this blog series throwback, I selected "Authentic Purposes for Writing" from 2017. Providing children opportunities within a busy school day to write authentically is one of the most valuable teaching tools we have.

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Write. Share. Give.

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Write. Share. Give.

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Write. Share. Give.