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

Tuesday October 8, 2024Monday October 7, 2024 Lainie Levin29 Comments

Write. Share. Give. IMPORTANT: If you are a slicer, and you’re going to be at NCTE in Boston, please think about joining a Slicer Meet-up. Let us know your availability on this form. Throughout the month of October, I'll be hosting the Slice of Life. Whether it's through poetry, journaling, or story, share your work by… Continue reading It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Book Review: Lynda Barry’s What it Is

Monday October 7, 2024Wednesday October 2, 2024 Lainie Levin4 Comments

Looking for a way to stretch your imagination and creativity, and perhaps discover more of yourself along the way? Writer and artist Lynda Barry has a book entitled "What it Is." In today's book review, I'll share highlights, features, and key take-aways.

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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life

Tuesday October 1, 2024Monday September 30, 2024 Lainie Levin29 Comments

IMPORTANT: If you are a slicer, and you’re going to be at NCTE in Boston, please think about joining a Slicer Meet-up. Let us know your availability on this form. Throughout the month of October, I'll be hosting the Slice of Life. Whether it's through poetry, journaling, or story, share your work by linking to your… Continue reading It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life

ELL · From the Archives · multilingual

Supporting English Language Learners: From The Archives

Friday August 30, 2024Thursday August 29, 2024 Lainie Levin

I'm always searching for ways to support English Language Learners in writing. Luckily, there’s a wealth of resources from the Two Writing Teachers archive to give me a boost! I’ve collected some of my favorites from years past, and I’m sharing them with you.

Jane Yolen · Joy · teacher-as-writer · writing

Summer Writing Refresh: A Grown-up Writing Circle

Monday May 27, 2024Friday May 24, 2024 Lainie Levin29 Comments

Have you found yourself distanced from the joy of writing? Do you write often, but are searching for a creative boost? Sign up to join Lainie Levin this summer in a book study / writing circle with Jane Yolen’s book Take Joy: The Writer’s Guide to Loving the Craft.

end of year reflection · From the Archives · writing workshop

Ending the Year With Grace: From the Archives

Friday May 3, 2024Thursday May 2, 2024 Lainie Levin1 Comment

This time of year is a frenzied leap from task to task, without the joy or benefit of reflection. So, for today’s “From the Archive” post, I thought I’d slow myself down long enough to explore ways to savor and enjoy these last days with my students. Enjoy!

Reflective Practice · writing workshop

Reclaiming Joy in Writing: An Update

Monday April 8, 2024Sunday April 7, 2024 Lainie Levin3 Comments

In the spring of 2022, I started a writing initiative in my district. With a cohort of dedicated teachers, we worked to instill joy, foster independence, and create writing community. Where are we now?