Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

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Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday! Join us for the Slice of Life Story Challenge

Welcome to the Slice of Life Story Challenge Community. Please leave your permalink in the comments section, and visit at least three other slicers to leave a comment for them! For those of who slice regularly, some encouraging words from Ray Bradbury! "Write a short story every week. It's not possible to write 52 bad… Continue reading It’s Tuesday! Join us for the Slice of Life Story Challenge

audience · choice · feedback · goals · Mary Ehrenworth · middle school · response · time for kids

Taking Stock: Moving Forward

As teachers, how might we reflect on our own practice in a way that could make a difference for our students next year? Here are a few lenses for setting some goals...

birthday · celebration

The Most Beloved Books in our Library: A Birthday Tradition

The most-read books of the year were ones authored by my students on their birthdays. Today, I share how my school made a change to a more beliefs-centered way of celebrating.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday! Join Us for the Slice of Life Story Challenge

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writers · writing · writing workshop

But How do I Teach Writing?

Even with all we know. Even with resources, colleagues, and advice all around. The question still looms in our minds--But How Do I Teach Writing?

low-stakes · quick write · writing workshop

Spark! Quick Writes to Kindle Hearts and Minds in Elementary Classrooms- Review & Giveaway

Be sure to leave a comment today for a chance to win Paula Bourque's must-read book, Spark! Quick Writes to Kindle Hearts and Minds in Elementary Classrooms. You are going to want this book!

summer vacation · writing workshop

A To Be Written List

What will be on your To Be Written List this summer?

early childhood · illustrations · illustrators

Let Them Color, Because…

How often do your students get to color? How often do your students get to illustrate their books in color? Do your students color with meaning and purpose? This post shares research and tips for making writing workshop more colorful (in any grade!).

slice of life · writing workshop

It’s Tuesday! Join us for our weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge

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goals · self-assessment · writing workshop

Empowering Writers

As we approach the end of the year, it could be a great time to challenge students to think about who they are as learners, what helps them hold on to new concepts, and how they do their best work. That being said, this knowledge could empower students at any point in the year.