Writing doesn't happen when we dream. It happens when we pay attention, set intentions, and create space to capture our thoughts. Welcome to Day 15!
Category: writing workshop
The Classroom Challenge is “Write” Around The Corner. Are The Kids Ready?
With an intentional plan and gradual release, you and your class can have an amazing month of blogging! Here are a few tips the teachers and I are using to get bloggers prepared and excited!
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Day 14 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19
Welcome to Day #14 of the SOLSC!
Let's just keep up our courage to press on to the goal of slicing every day!
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Day 13 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19
Welcome to Day 13 of the March SOLSC! We are so glad you are part of the slicing community.
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Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL19
Welcome to the 12th day of the 12th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Write. Share. Give. BE INSPIRED Beth Moore, one of the TWT co-authors, wrote a brilliant post yesterday, and it reminded me of the purpose of the Slice of Life STORY Challenge (#emphasisonstory). In March, the real challenge isn’t just to write every… Continue reading Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL19
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Creating Clarity for Writers
Having and stating goals takes courage, but this practice also leads to higher levels of learning and achievement.
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Talking to Caregivers about Conventions and Spelling
More than other skills, most caregivers tend to worry about spelling and conventions when it comes to their child's writing. I get it. Those skills are right there at the tip of the writing iceberg. Those skills are concrete and obvious. Those skills are the ones that they recognize and know how to fix when they sit with their child. So how do we talk to caregivers about spelling and punctuation? Here are three ideas that you may find helpful.
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Teaching Writers to Reflect + Giveaway
For the past two weeks, I've been immersing myself in some reflection. This book, TEACHING WRITERS TO REFLECT, has been an excellent tool as I pass along reflective practices to my students.
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Budding Bloggers
I remember when I started blogging with my first graders, I dove right in without a thought! Despite my lack of preparedness I never looked back. Blogging inspired and connected my students in ways I never imagined. I know you'll find the same joy in blogging!
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Thinking Ahead to April and the Classroom SOLSC
The Classroom SOLSC is in April this year and it gives me an extra month to reflect, plan and prepare! How are you helping students to get ready for this challenge?
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Growing a Classroom Environment Where Writers are Seen and Inspired
A place to make meaning of ourselves and the world around us, writing is a powerful tool for self-discovery. However, when idea-collection tools and drafts are stored in folders, we miss a valuable opportunity to make the diverse lives and experiences of our communities visible. Instead, we can rely on classroom as a tool for making children, their identities, and experiences seen.
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Eyes Wide Open
I want to see others first and I want to see everyone for who they are and how they want to be seen.
