slice of life

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

Write. Share. Give.

kindergarten · process

Trust the Process

One of the most important things I've learned as a teacher of writing in kindergarten is to trust the process no matter how messy it gets.

slice of life

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

Welcome to Slice of Life for the month of November! We hope you will share your writing with us and also make comments on the writing of fellow Slicers. Thank you for participating and making space for this meaningful work.

Recap

Catch Up Quick: Recap

ICYMI: Here's a roundup of our blog posts and podcast episodes that went live in the past two weeks.

early childhood · journaling · kindergarten

An Invitation to Write: Reflective Practice

When children are invited to write and draw freely, it gives us a window into their inner selves. I like to use journals during quiet time to strengthen and deepen my students' relationships to writing outside of writing workshop.

early childhood · kindergarten

Setting the Tone for Kindergarten Writers at the Beginning of the School Year: Reflective Practice

How will you set a positive and inclusive tone for writing in the first few weeks of school?

Recap

Catch Up Quick: Recap

As you settle into a new school year, we hope you'll find some time to read (or re-read) the most recent posts from #TWTBlog!

collaboration · TWT Help Desk Blog Series

TWT Help Desk: What if I have a co-teacher?

Do you have a co-teacher this year? How might it benefit your writing workshop planning, instruction, and assessment practices? Read on to learn a few tips and tricks for making the relationship work as smoothly as possible.

preschool · reflections

Reflections on a Year of Writing in Pre-K: Straight From the Classroom

Whether you've been teaching writing for decades or you're just completing your first year, there are always so many questions to ask oneself when reflecting upon the school year.

preschool · Straight from the Classroom

On Memory, Meaning, and Making Sense: Straight From the Classroom

One of the things I value most about young children's writing is what it reveals about them: how are they learning to make sense of their world? Here I share three recent examples of stories written by some of my four-year-old students.

From the Archives · interactive writing · shared writing

Interactive Writing and Shared Writing: From the Archives

Whether you're a veteran teacher or early on in your career, there's always something to be gained from brushing up on the ins and outs of interactive and shared writing.

early childhood · parent involvement · Straight from the Classroom

Supporting the Home / School Connection: Straight From the Classroom

Parents want to support their children with writing at home, but often do not know where to begin. This post provides some simple ideas you can share with them.