As we crawl toward winter break, it’s worth remembering that writing isn’t just something we teach; it’s something that can refill us. This post explores simple, meaningful ways to reconnect with your own writing life.
Category: writing life
From Fire to Frying Pan: Teaching After Trauma
After being on leave, I returned to teaching last week. If you (or someone you love) have undergone grief or trauma, you might recognize the process of re-entry back to school. I'm sharing my experiences in the hope of making others feel less alone.
Share this:
Share this:
Writing with Wren: Nurturing a Writing Identity
An eight-year-old writer helps her mom reflect on ways that teachers can help to foster the habits and conditions that nurture children who grow up believing that they have words, ideas, and stories worth writing and sharing.
Share this:
Share this:
A Moment to Inspire Summer Writing
Consider this an invitation. An invitation to seek out the magic happening in your own environment. An invitation to fuel your writing life with small moments that help you to appreciate all that is worth writing about. An invitation to encourage a young writer (or a group of young writers) to do the same.
