It's Day 17 of the Slice of Life Challenge, and aren't we lucky to spend this time together? We're over halfway through March, and we're going strong!
Category: writing workshop
Welcome to Day 16! #SOLSC2025
Welcome to Day 16 of the March Challenge. Please leave a link to your slice in the comments below!
Day 15 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Today is Day 15 of the March Slice of Life Challenge, and I'm enjoying my time as host. Let's keep writing!
Day 14 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Today is Day 14 of the March Slice of Life Challenge! I'm excited to step into my role as host for a few days. Happy writing!
A Holiday Preview: National Poetry Month
The March Slice of Life Challenge is exciting enough, but it’s even more exciting when I know Poetry Month will follow. I’m already thinking ahead to the many ways I’ll be enjoying April with my students and school community, and today I’ll share some of my ideas with you as well.
Day 1 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Write. Share. Give. Today kicks off our 18th March Slice of Life Story Challenge!
Building Vocabulary With Purposeful Games
Building vocabulary empowers kids to communicate effectively and unlock their full writing potential.
Slice of Life Tuesday
Write. Share. Give. Welcome back to the weekly Slice of Life! Write what’s on your mind, share your links below, and give some comment love to your online colleagues. Need a bit of inspiration? This week, I'm getting my slice from a different direction...journaling on my phone! Learn more about it by reading this gift article from the New York Times.… Continue reading Slice of Life Tuesday
Tuesday Slice of Life
Welcome to the first Slice of Life Tuesday of 2025! Whether you’re sharing a one-word intention for the year, reflecting on your holidays, or just expressing what’s on your mind, we’d love for you to share your posts in the comments below. While you’re at it, visit and comment on other writer’s blogs as well. That’s where the fun is!
The Best Gifts for the Student Writers in Your Life
This year, Lainie Levin offers another perspective on holiday gift-giving - intangible things students could all use more of: To my students, I’m wrapping your gifts with love and sending them to you with a giant bow on top.
Where the Curriculum Meets the Real World: Straight From the Classroom
What a treat! A news article written by a class of fifth graders, just for you...writing teachers! Come read about the joy and learning that happened when one fifth-grade class took on a collaborative piece of writing.
Blog Series Throwback
Over the years, Two Writing Teachers authors have created several blog series that highlight topics within writing instruction. Each of these three series is worth spending some exploration time on! You'll definitely find inspiration!

