Are You Ready For The 2023 Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge?

Sunday March 26, 2023Wednesday March 22, 2023 Leah Koch1 Comment

The Classroom SOLSC begins April 1st! If you've shared a Slice of Life story with us every day in March, it's time to include students in the fun!

Teacher (and Student!) Tips for the 2023 Classroom SOLSC

Monday February 27, 2023Tuesday February 7, 2023 guestteacher5 Comments

In today's guest post, fifth-grade teacher Erika Victor shares tips for success with the Classroom SOLSC.

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Overview of the 11th Annual Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge

Friday January 13, 2023Friday January 13, 2023 Lainie Levin

It’s the middle of January. Where I live, that means blustery weather, dreary forecasts, and ALL the snow gear. It’s also a good time to think ahead to spring, which promises warmer temperatures, more sunshine, and – of course! – all the stories our students will share in the 11th Annual Classroom SOLSC! In this post, I’ll answer some frequently-asked questions about the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge.

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April Classroom SOLSC Week 5- Celebrations!

Sunday April 24, 2022Saturday April 23, 2022 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski2 Comments

It's the last week of the April 2022 Classroom SOLSC! How will you celebrate your students' efforts?

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April Classroom SOLSC Week 4- Momentum

Sunday April 17, 2022Friday April 15, 2022 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski1 Comment

This week, we are thinking about momentum as we are in the second half of the challenge! How do you keep momentum strong for your students?

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April Classroom SOLSC Week 3- Comments Build Community

Sunday April 10, 2022Saturday April 9, 2022 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski2 Comments

This week, we are thinking about how to strengthen students' comments! We are also thinking about mentor texts that inspire writing. Please share your ideas in the comments!

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April Classroom SOLSC Week 2- Developing the Habit

Sunday April 3, 2022Sunday April 3, 2022 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski7 Comments

We are off and running in our April Classroom SOLSC! Read on for more inspiration and thoughts about the challenge.

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Classroom SOLSC Week 1- Ready, Set….

Sunday March 27, 2022Saturday March 26, 2022 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski12 Comments

We are almost ready for the April Classroom SOLSC to start! Get some inspiration and ideas today!

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Classroom SOLSC Week 5: Celebrations!

Sunday April 25, 2021Wednesday April 21, 2021 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski3 Comments

We've reached the final stretch of the Classroom SOLSC! How will you celebrate the end of the challenge?

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Classroom SOLSC Week 4: Reflections

Sunday April 18, 2021Saturday April 17, 2021 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski1 Comment

It's Week 4 of the Classroom SOLSC! What reflections do you have on the experience so far? How are you planning ahead for a celebration?

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Classroom SOLSC Week 3: Comments Make Community!

Sunday April 11, 2021Wednesday April 14, 2021 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski5 Comments

We are beginning Week 3 of the Classroom SOLSC! How are your student bloggers doing? This week, we will focus on how essential thoughtful comments are for bloggers. Please share your ideas on how you teach your writers to comment in meaningful ways in the comments of this post.