I'm not sure what next week or next month will look like, but I can tell you what to expect from our team of co-authors, contributing writers, and guest bloggers as we seek to navigate this unprecedented time.
DAY 16 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20
It is now Day 16 of the 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! #SOL20
A Mid-Month Invitation
We are halfway through our 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge, and we are facing unprecedented challenges around the world given the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years, we have emphasized participating in the Slice of Life Story Challenge for thirty-one days. Given all that is changing around us, this year we are inviting educators to join our writing community mid-month because writing connects us, even --and especially -- when we feel anxious and confused.
DAY 15 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20
Welcome Day 15 Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! We are HALFWAY THERE! #SOL20
DAY 14 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20
It's the 14th day of the 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! You've posted for two full weeks in a row! You're on a roll now! #SOL20
Reaching Out to Our Readers, Writing Community, and Friends
With social distancing and many in quarantine as a result of COVID-19, sharing our stories here is more important than ever for connection. Whether you are taking part in the 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge or you are a regular reader of the topical posts on our blog, please know we — as a community — are here to support each other during this unprecedented time.
DAY 13 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20
Welcome to the 13th day of the 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Who says Friday the 13th is bad luck? Not us! #SOL20
Translanguaging, EALs, & Testing
All I wanted was for their pencils to keep moving, for the writing to flow without stopping. For a short while, that proved to be difficult, but not impossible.
DAY 12 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL20
Welcome to Day 12 of the 13th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! You're really doing it! #SOL20
Day 11 of the March 2020 SOLSC #SOL20
Welcome to Day 11! Yes! We have more prizes to announce today! We are grateful for our Welcome Wagon volunteers!
Day 10 of the March 2020 SOLSC #SOL20
We have a winner of the SEAT Prize. Keep reading the announcements and slicing! We are in the double digits!
A Review of Kaia and the Bees
Kaia and the Bees is a picture book you can use as a mentor text in narrative writing units. The book contains many craft moves, which makes it perfect for using in minilessons, writing conferences, and strategy lessons. Learn more about the book and take a peek inside of it.

