giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge

2020 Slice of Life Prize Reveal

This year, we are trying out some different ideas for prizes, and we are excited to share what will be happening in March with the community!

Expand the Possibilities of Genres You Teach · giveaway

ICYMI: Expand the Possibilities of the Genres You Teach

What lies beyond the genres you teach? Here is a round-up of our posts from our February Blog Series designed to help you explore and expand all the possibilities!

giveaway · interview · language · mentor texts · poetry · precise language · writing workshop

On a Snow-Melting Day + Giveaway

Prepare yourself for some exquisite words to get your writing week off to a wonderful start.

authors · giveaway · interview · teacher writing · Teachers who write · writing workshop

Interview with Teacher and Author Kate Narita + Giveaway

4th grade teacher and published author, Kate Narita, answers my questions today about being a writer and an educator who is currently in the classroom. Be sure to comment for a chance to win a copy of Kate's book 100 Bugs! A Counting Story, a class set of bookmarks, and a 15 minutes Skype with Kate!

focus lesson · giveaway · mentor texts · photograph · poetry · professional books · ralph fletcher · writer's notebook · writing · writing workshop

Focus Lessons: A Review and Giveaway!

Reading Ralph Fletcher's newest book, Focus Lessons, revealed memories of my childhood much the way photos can be revealed in a pan of solution. Slowly, vividly, and magically.

ADHD · classroom environment · giveaway · picture book

How to Deal with “Too Much” Energy in the Classroom + a Book Giveaway

Every writing workshop I've ever taught or consulted in has had at least one child who is in perpetual motion. Many times, that child is the kid who talks their classmates during independent writing time, interrupts their teacher during a writing conference, or cannot respect their peers' space in the meeting area. The first few weeks of school are the perfect time to begin conversations about living in a classroom community where all learners have different needs. Susan Verde, author of Unstoppable Me, chats with Stacey about the ways we can build classroom writing communities that welcome kids with who are often seen as having "too much" energy.

giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge

SOLSC 2019 Prize Winners Revealed!

If you were fueled by the 12th Annual SOLSC this month your day might get a little sweeter! Prize winners are revealed today and were all donated by generous authors, publishers, and individuals.

giveaway · SOLSC

SOLSC Participant Pledge 2019

Congratulations to all for an amazing March Slice of Life Story Challenge! If you faithfully met the criteria for the challenge by slicing and commenting each day in March, we invite you to complete our form to become eligible for a prize!

commenting · giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge

The First Commenting Challenge of the SOLSC is here!

Are you ready for a challenge? It's our first mid-month challenge of the 2019 SOLSC! Get ready to roll out some extra comments...

giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC

SOLSC 2019 Prize Reveal

And so -- TA-DA -- here is the list of prizes for the 12th Annual SOLSC, all donated by generous publishers and individuals.

giveaway · social justice

Highlights from We Got This

I’ve attended 14 TCRWP summer institutes since I began my teaching career. I’ve learned countless things about becoming a better teacher of writers. Through the years, I’ve also learned which afternoon choice sessions fill up the fastest due to the topic, presenter, or both. For instance, I’ve learned to power-walk to any session Cornelius Minor… Continue reading Highlights from We Got This

emergent writers · giveaway · katie wood ray · kindergarten

Getting Started With Beginning Writers, A Review and Giveaway

In A Teacher’s Guide to Getting Started With Beginning Writers, Katie Wood Ray and Lisa Cleaveland help us think with our beliefs -- in the decisions we make, in the questions we ask, in our actions, in the language we use, and in how we see children. In everything we do, we send a message, and that message should align with our beliefs.