apps · digital tools · technology · writing workshop

Infusing Technology: It’s More Than Apps and Devices

As I sat down to write my post for the upcoming series, titled: Dreaming Big for This Year’s Writing Workshop I thought back to when I opened my writing workshop to digital tools. I thought of all the things I wished I had known. I quickly learned technology was about more than devices, apps, and… Continue reading Infusing Technology: It’s More Than Apps and Devices

literacy coaches

The ABC’s of Literacy Coaching: Reminders for the Start of a Great Year

I have a vivid memory of a coaching conversation from many years ago. I was the one being coached; one of my mentors had observed me and was giving me some no-holds-barred feedback. "Nobody likes a know-it-all," my mentor said flatly. "You're talking too much. The one doing all the talking is the one doing… Continue reading The ABC’s of Literacy Coaching: Reminders for the Start of a Great Year

Dreaming Big for This Year’s Writing Workshop Blog Series

We’re Back, Full of Dreams!

The Two Writing Teachers team is excited to be back from our July vacation. With us, we're bringing big dreams for the upcoming school year, as well as exciting news to share about what's in store for August.

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday! Time to Write, Share and Give

It's Tuesday and time to share your Slice of Life! As the calendar turns to August tomorrow, TWT returns from our summer break to start a new school year. Stay tuned for our August blog series, "Dreaming Big for This Year's Writing Workshop", which kicks off August 5th and continues through August 13th.

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s SOL Tuesday!

It's Tuesday! Are you ready to write, share and give?

slice of life

It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!

It's Tuesday! Before you write, share, and give, please check today's post to find a link to a podcast featuring one of our longtime dedicated Slicers, Lisa Corbett! She talks about the SOLSC and what it means to be a teacher who writes.

slice of life

It’s SOL Tuesday!

It's Tuesday! Time to write, share, and give!

slice of life

It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!

It's Slice of Life Tuesday! Time to write, share and give!

blogging · holiday · vacation

July Vacation

Summer is here and we are taking a break before August hits!

summer vacation · teacher writing · writer's notebook

Summer Notebook: A Worthy Mission

As teachers, most of us view summer as a much-needed period for decompression and recharging.  But as teachers of writing, there are likely several  of us who see summertime as a valuable opportunity to prepare.  One thing I plan to do is purchase a summer notebook...

olw · One Little Word (OLW) · reflections

OLW CHECK-IN: EMBRACE

Maybe it was Betsy's post, OLW Check-in: Note that first brought the whispers.  As I read her post and thought about my final week of school I heard the whispers grow louder.  Embrace. 

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge

Welcome to the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge!