Looking at student work is one way I get to know my students better--not just as writers but as learners. Join me as I look at and reflect upon a few examples of kindergarten student work.
Category: Reflective Practice
Don’t Let It Fade: Holding Onto the Magic of NCTE 2024
Knowing that the ideas I’ve gathered and the knowledge I’ve gained at NCTE are so important and impactful, I’ve begun shifting my focus during the week between the conference and Thanksgiving to how I’m going to sustain my learning once the dust from the holiday weekend settles.
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Reflections From NCTE 2024
I know that attending NCTE is a privilege, and I do my best to share what I learn with anyone and everyone who I can touch in some way, shape, or form. If you have ANY questions or interest in more about what I’ve written, please reach out. Connecting with passionate educators fuels me now more than ever.
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Reimagining: Reflective Practice
I'm finding myself at a point of reflection as I continue teaching middle school writers.
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Empowering Mentors at a Multiage Writing Celebration
Read how second graders mentor younger writers during a narrative writing celebration.
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Exploring Identity in Writing Workshop: Identity Webs as a Conferring Tool
Add a new tool to your conferring toolbox: students' identity webs. Identity webs can help students bring more of themselves to their writing.
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Three Ways to Make Student Growth Visible Across the Year
Young writers show tremendous growth each year, but sometimes lack the tools or the skills to see it. This year, be intentional about putting systems and routines into place that not only make this growth visible but also allow your students to push themselves in new directions.
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Exploring Identity in Writing Workshop
Read about how one school is working together to think about how to support students in exploring and bringing their identities into their writing.
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What Are You Doing This Summer? Strategizing Experiences
We've been having a lot of conversations in our district about ways to keep students learning throughout the summer. But what about teachers? What are some ways teachers can energize themselves for the upcoming year? What are the learning opportunities and how can we stoke the learning energy of educators?
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One Line a Day Journals
This year I am wondering if the old saying “less is more” might be true when it comes to summer journals for my students.
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Reclaiming Joy in Writing: An Update
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?
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Spot the Difference–Accommodation or Modification: Reflective Practice
How do you create accessibility for writers in the classroom? Today, I'm reflecting on shifting between accommodations and modifications to meet students where they are.
