Slice of Life Story Challenge

Write. Share. Give.

As one year ends, and a new one begins, it is the perfect time to share your story.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Write. Share. Give.

It's always a good time to write, give and share! Read today's post to find an inspirational video from the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal, "7 Notes on Life."

writing workshop

Write. Share. Give.

It's a great day for a slice of life story! What stories must you share today?

One Little Word (OLW) · Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC Classroom Challenge

TWT Winter Recess and Holiday Wishes

It is the time of year we are pausing at Two Writing Teachers and taking a short winter break. While we're looking forward to our blogging break, we have a lot in store for 2020! Find out more in this post.

editing · grammar · partnerships · routines · spelling

Something Do-Able to Try: The Editing Minute

Most of us probably do it without even thinking much about it, but our young writers might not have developed this important habit.

authors · giveaway · interview · teacher writing · Teachers who write · writing workshop

Interview with Teacher and Author Kate Narita + Giveaway

4th grade teacher and published author, Kate Narita, answers my questions today about being a writer and an educator who is currently in the classroom. Be sure to comment for a chance to win a copy of Kate's book 100 Bugs! A Counting Story, a class set of bookmarks, and a 15 minutes Skype with Kate!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Write. Share. Give.

It's a great day for a slice of life story! What stories must you share today?

conferring · Joy · writing workshop

Three Ways To Make Your Conferring More Effective

I've been trying to improve my own skills as I sit down next to writers throughout my years of teaching writing, and there is so much more to conferring than the three ideas that I'm sharing in this post.

writing workshop

Six Essential Acts of Kindness

Kindness is an essential part of teaching life. According to Fred Rogers, “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.”

parent involvement · units of study

Communicating Clear Expectations for Writing Workshop

Words, time, language. All of these factors can be challenges when communicating efficiently and effectively with families. When in doubt, turn to creating a short video to communicate clear and concise expectations.

purpose · shared writing

Why We Should Help Children Lean On Writing in Hard Times

Seven reasons why we should help children lean on writing in hard times (with examples from a first grade classroom).

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Write. Share. Give.

It's a great day for a slice of life story! What magic might your words create today?