A Challenge for First-Time Slicers

Saturday March 25, 2017Monday March 27, 2017 Deb Frazier17 Comments

If this is your first time participating in the SOLSC, then this weekend challenge is for you!

And the Winner is…

Tuesday March 21, 2017Monday March 20, 2017 Melanie Meehan8 Comments

The Highlights Foundation donated a writing workshop to the winner of last weekend's Commenting Challenge.

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Announcing the Winner of the SOLSC Commenting Challenge

Tuesday March 14, 2017Monday March 13, 2017 Betsy Hubbard19 Comments

This weekend slicers had the opportunity to win a prize from Stenhouse Publishers featuring a workshop by Debbie Diller and her book, Growing Independent Learners. Check out the winner!

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Get Ready for a Commenting Challenge #SOL17

Saturday March 11, 2017Sunday March 12, 2017 Betsy Hubbard

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

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10th Annual SOLSC Prize Reveal

Wednesday February 15, 2017Saturday February 25, 2017 Betsy Hubbard11 Comments

Don't let those self-doubting dialogues, "There is no way I can write for 31 days, what am I thinking," creep into your brain! But, in case you need a prize more tangible than the rewards of writing every day, we've sweetened the deal with a prize reveal. You cannot possibly consider turning back now!

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Pablo and His Chair + Giveaways!

Thursday October 27, 2016Thursday October 27, 2016 Betsy Hubbard53 Comments

Meet Pablo and take an adventure in Delphine Perret's book as he travels the world!

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Heart Maps: A Review and a Giveaway

Monday October 17, 2016Monday October 17, 2016 BethMooreSchool156 Comments

"My hope is that as you explore heart mapping with your writers, you will fall in love with the stories and poems, truths and courage that will unfold--both theirs and your own." Georgia Heard in her newest book, Heart Maps.

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Penguin Problems: A Review & Giveaway

Saturday September 10, 2016Monday September 26, 2016 Dana Murphy39 Comments

This penguin has problems. A lot of problems.

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New Blog Series: Starting with What Matters Most in Writing Workshop

Monday August 1, 2016Monday August 1, 2016 Deb Frazier4 Comments

Over the next eight days, my friends and I at Two Writing Teachers will share what goes into developing writers who work with agency, purpose, and independence in our Blog Series: Starting With What Matters Most. Set a reminder or mark your calendars, you won't want to miss a day of these timely posts.

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DIY Literacy: A Review & Giveaway

Saturday June 11, 2016Sunday June 19, 2016 Dana Murphy125 Comments

DIY Literacy will give you the tools you need to reach all your students

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Nerdy Birdy: A Review & Giveaway

Thursday June 2, 2016Wednesday June 8, 2016 Dana Murphy108 Comments

When I first opened Nerdy Birdy by Aaron Reynolds, I was not (yet) reading it with the eye of a writer. I was way too smitten with the bird on the front cover. I mean, look at this guy: Nerdy Birdy is cute, but he is most definitely not cool. He is no good at sports or… Continue reading Nerdy Birdy: A Review & Giveaway