Estimated Reading Time: 4 min. (686 Words) Target Audience: Elementary Teachers, Specialists, Coaches The Context My fourth graders and I are crafting stories in the style of Leo Leonni. While we’re emulating his story form, however, I want kids to feel like the writing is theirs, in their voice. But how to teach something as… Continue reading Be a Bossypants!: Playing with Voice
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Day 14 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
It's Day 14 of the March SOLSC. Challenge yourself today to post thoughtful comments and respond to those who have visited your site!
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Day 13 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
Today is Day 13. What have you noticed about yourself as a writer? What communities are you developing? How have other writers inspired you?
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Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
You might be feeling like you're in the groove in which case, high five! You might also be feeling worried about keeping up the energy in which case, be inspired by some of the other slicers. We work hard to feature slices that many people can relate to.
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Day 11 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge 2026
Yesterday you were almost 1/3 of the way through, and today you're more that 1/3 of the way through! By now, you're making connections. Maybe you're noticing the world in a different way as you find slicing moments throughout the day.
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Day 10 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
We are into the double digits of slicing! You're almost 1/3 of the way through!
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Series Wrap-Up: Practices of Great Writing Teachers
Last week, Two Writing Teachers brought you their winter blog series on practices of great writing teachers. In case you missed it, here's a recap of those posts, and an announcement of our giveaway winners!
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Observing Other Teachers: Practices of Great Writing Teachers
Lainie Levin's been lucky enough to learn from other teachers throughout her career. In this article, she shares how powerful peer observation can be for writing teachers.
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From Burnout to Buy-In: A Workout Plan for Workshop
In 2026, fitness goals scream do it all—lift more, walk more, recover more. That pressure mirrors the overwhelm we unintentionally create in writing workshop—so what if we trained writers in workout clubs instead of asking them to do it all?
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Slice of Life Tuesday
Happy Tuesday! It's time to write, post, and share. It's also not too early to sign up to participate in the 19th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. I've already signed up, and I hope you will, too.
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A Little More Voice in Writing? Yes, Please
Templates and organizers are effective scaffolds for many writers as they navigate their learning of sentence, paragraph, and compositional writing. And, along that pathway, exists the challenge of incorporating their voice, cadence, and interest into their writing.
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Why Transfer Doesn’t Happen on it’s Own–and How to Teach for It
For years, I wondered why students weren’t applying word study, reading, or writing strategies across the day—until a mentor asked me a simple question and everything clicked. Here's how you can bring that clarity to your classroom, too.
