It’s SOL Tuesday!

Tuesday July 16, 2019Tuesday July 16, 2019 Kelsey Sorum44 Comments

We hope you'll join the Slice of Life community of writers today! Write. Share. Give. WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.SHARE a link to your post in the comments section.GIVE comments to at least three other SOLS bloggers.

slice of life

It’s SOL Tuesday!

Tuesday July 9, 2019Monday July 8, 2019 Kelsey Sorum56 Comments

I hope summer brings you freedom to write somewhere special today. Write. Share. Give. WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.SHARE a link to your post in the comments section.GIVE comments to at least three other SOLS bloggers.

slice of life

It’s SOL Tuesday!

Tuesday July 2, 2019Monday July 1, 2019 Kelsey Sorum46 Comments

We're happy you are joining the Slice of Life community today! Write. Share. Give. WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.SHARE a link to your post in the comments section.GIVE comments to at least three other SOLS bloggers.

birthday · celebration

The Most Beloved Books in our Library: A Birthday Tradition

Wednesday June 12, 2019Wednesday June 12, 2019 Kelsey Sorum10 Comments

The most-read books of the year were ones authored by my students on their birthdays. Today, I share how my school made a change to a more beliefs-centered way of celebrating.

early childhood · illustrations · illustrators

Let Them Color, Because…

Wednesday June 5, 2019Tuesday June 4, 2019 Kelsey Sorum9 Comments

How often do your students get to color? How often do your students get to illustrate their books in color? Do your students color with meaning and purpose? This post shares research and tips for making writing workshop more colorful (in any grade!).

early childhood · handwriting · kindergarten

Fine Motor and Beyond: How To Support Underlying Skills for Writing

Wednesday May 22, 2019Tuesday May 21, 2019 Kelsey Sorum8 Comments

What makes the physical and visual process of writing challenging? Read to find out how an occupational therapist collaborated with a classroom teacher to increase participation of all students during writing workshop.

early childhood · kindergarten · play

Writing in Choice Time: Not Just a Center

Wednesday May 8, 2019Wednesday May 8, 2019 Kelsey Sorum6 Comments

Writing is not limited to a center choice during play. It is a part of all centers! Read this post to find out how to invite different kinds of writing at the most engaging time of day.

Strengthening professional learning blog series

When Teachers Learn Like They Teach: Strengthening Professional Learning

Sunday May 5, 2019Sunday May 5, 2019 Kelsey Sorum10 Comments

This post offers a glimpse into the professional development structures of a progressive New York City public school, where common threads of learning are inquiry, collaboration, and choice.

notebooks · poetry

The Big Book of Poems

Wednesday April 17, 2019Wednesday April 17, 2019 Kelsey Sorum7 Comments

Big, blank spaces means big possibilities for a poetry unit!

writing workshop

Welcome to Writing Workshop: A Review and Giveaway

Friday April 5, 2019Sunday April 14, 2019 Kelsey Sorum106 Comments

Do you have a copy of Welcome to Writing Workshop yet? This is a resource that every educator who works with writers needs. Today, I'm excited to share an inside look at this new resource!