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Reinvigorate Your Classroom by Putting Kids First: An Interview with Christine Hertz and Kristi Mraz

Learn how Hertz and Mraz's newest book, Kids 1st from Day 1, can impact your writing workshop.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 31 of the March SOLSC #SOL18

We are all better teachers, better writers, better noticers, better people when we are finding moments to reflect on and share each day. Thank you to all of you!

SOLSC · writing workshop

Day 30 of the March SOLSC #SOL18

Tomorrow is the last day of March and the last day of the 2018 SOLSC. We all know that, and it still seems important to say!

poetry · writing workshop

Immersion into Poetry with Centers

Third grade poetry centers are one way to immerse students in the different literary devices and figurative language we find in poems.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 29 of the March SOLSC #SOL18

It's Day 29. Pause and celebrate. If you're still with us now, you'll be here in two days! Share your post, read some of the other posts--maybe even someone you haven't yet read--and leave some comments. 

SOLSC · writing workshop

Day 28 of the March SOLSC #SOL18

Welcome to the twenty-eighth day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge!  Finish strong in this slicing challenge. You have all sorts of community members to gather inspiration from. Slice, read, comment.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 27 of the March SOLSC #sol18

Welcome to the twenty-seventh day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge!   ANNOUNCEMENTS It's the home stretch. Feel proud of the month of writing you've done. Keep writing. Keep reading. Keep commenting. Don't forget that if you need some Slicer swag, you should Visit our Cafepress store where you can purchase t-shirts, coffee mugs, water… Continue reading Day 27 of the March SOLSC #sol18

adults in the classroom · writing workshop

Do not write on that paper!

We want struggling writers to believe that what they think is important and what they say is important, so important that we want to capture it in a more permanent form. We want them to believe that the process of writing, at whatever stage they are in, is within their grasp.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 26 of the March SOLSC #sol18

Finish strong. It's Day 26. Write, read, and encourage others with comments. By this time, you know the comments that matter to you as a writer. Create those for others!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 25 of the March SOLSC #sol18

Welcome to the twenty-fifth day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge!   ANNOUNCEMENTS Is it crazy to think that we're in the last week of the eleventh year? Finish strong in this community of writers, readers, and commenters! If you're a first-year slicer, be sure to check out today's prize announcement and give… Continue reading Day 25 of the March SOLSC #sol18

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Day 24 of the March SOLSC #SOL18

Welcome to the twenty-fourth day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge!   ANNOUNCEMENTS One week from today and we'll be writing our final post. You've made it this far. Congratulations. We're almost there. If you're a first-year slicer, be sure to check out today's prize announcement and give a shout-out to someone in… Continue reading Day 24 of the March SOLSC #SOL18

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

A Challenge for First-Time Slicers

The weekend, we have a special challenge for first-year slicers, and we are grateful to Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan for their generous donation!