When I plan this kind of professional development, I picture the mentors who shaped my teaching. I hear their words in the advice I pass on. Confidence matters. So does content knowledge. But the most important piece? A strong net of support and collaboration. Because when teachers feel grounded in their practice—and connected to one another—they’re able to do their best work for young writers.
Family Write-In: Inviting Caregivers to Write Alongside Their Children
What happens when you invite caregivers to write alongside second graders? Joy, vulnerability, and a powerful shift in perspective.
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It’s Tuesday! Welcome to Slice of Life!
On Tuesdays, we welcome everyone to share stories. Write your story, share it here, and comment on other people's writing. Use writing to both embrace and take a break from reality!
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Values Clarification: Ready-to-Go Tip
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. Contains 465 words. Target Audiences: Classroom Teachers 4th and Up Need a different way to get your students thinking about characterization, change, and conflict? Here are a couple of ready-to-try activities for you and your students. The Context Creating complex characters who grow and change can be a difficult task for students.… Continue reading Values Clarification: Ready-to-Go Tip
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“How To” Write: Using the Genre to Teach the Genre: Reflective Practice
Do you want to know how to write a book about how to write a book?
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It’s Tuesday! Welcome to the Slice of Life
Every Tuesday, everyone is welcome at the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life. Write you post, share it in the comments, and leave some comments on the blogs of other slicers.
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Three Simple Ways To Make Poetry Accessible for All Writers (Even Grownups!)
Poetry can feel intimidating to teach, but simple, replicable strategies can make it accessible and enjoyable for all writers. By using mentor texts, sensory images, and playful list poems, teachers can help students engage with poetry.
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Strategic Vocabulary Connections: Straight from the Classroom
Here are three strategies for integrating intentional vocabulary connections into your reading and writing instruction. While these examples come from a seventh-grade classroom, they can be effortlessly adapted for K-12 learning environments.
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It’s Tuesday: Join us for Slice of Life!
Write you post, share it in the comments, and leave some comments on the blogs of other slicers.
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Day 31 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Being part of the Slice of Life community is a special place, and on behalf of the Two Writing Teachers co-author team, I want to thank you for writing, sharing, and giving every day this month. Don’t forget to come back every Tuesday to write on Slice of Life Tuesdays!
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Day 30 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Today and tomorrow. Two more slices to share. And then SOLSC 2025 is a wrap. Write, share, and give. Each Sunday, Leah and I have highlighted classrooms that have been slicing along with us. We encourage you all to take an extra moment to cheer on our under-18 participants.
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Day 29 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Only a few days left! It’s day 29, and SOLSC 2025 is winding down. What are your final posts going to be? What have you learned about yourself as a writer?
