Looking at Student Work: Reflective Practice

Wednesday December 11, 2024Tuesday December 10, 2024 Jenna Komarin2 Comments

Looking at student work is one way I get to know my students better--not just as writers but as learners. Join me as I look at and reflect upon a few examples of kindergarten student work.

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Tuesday Slice of Life

Tuesday December 10, 2024Sunday December 8, 2024 Betsy Hubbard34 Comments

Join us today for a Tuesday slice! Share your Slice of Life.

gratitude · holiday · writing workshop

The Best Gifts for the Student Writers in Your Life

Monday December 9, 2024Monday December 9, 2024 Lainie Levin4 Comments

This year, Lainie Levin offers another perspective on holiday gift-giving - intangible things students could all use more of: To my students, I’m wrapping your gifts with love and sending them to you with a giant bow on top.

Authentic Purposes for Writing Blog Series · blog series

Authentic Purposes for Writing: Blog Series Throwback

Friday December 6, 2024Wednesday December 4, 2024 Jenna Komarin

For this blog series throwback, I selected "Authentic Purposes for Writing" from 2017. Providing children opportunities within a busy school day to write authentically is one of the most valuable teaching tools we have.

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Tuesday Slice of Life

Tuesday December 3, 2024Saturday November 30, 2024 Betsy Hubbard36 Comments

Join us today for a "Giving Tuesday" slice!

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Write Here, Write Now: Book Review

Monday December 2, 2024Tuesday December 10, 2024 Leah Thomas16 Comments

Learn about a new picture book and enter to win!

NCTE · Reflective Practice

Don’t Let It Fade: Holding Onto the Magic of NCTE 2024

Wednesday November 27, 2024Wednesday November 27, 2024 Sarah Valter2 Comments

Knowing that the ideas I’ve gathered and the knowledge I’ve gained at NCTE are so important and impactful, I’ve begun shifting my focus during the week between the conference and Thanksgiving to how I’m going to sustain my learning once the dust from the holiday weekend settles.

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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Tuesday November 26, 2024Monday November 25, 2024 Jenna Komarin24 Comments

Write. Share. Give.

Reflective Practice

Reflections From NCTE 2024

Monday November 25, 2024 Melanie Meehan3 Comments

I know that attending NCTE is a privilege, and I do my best to share what I learn with anyone and everyone who I can touch in some way, shape, or form. If you have ANY questions or interest in more about what I’ve written, please reach out. Connecting with passionate educators fuels me now more than ever.