The “Seen, Valued, Heard” blog series highlights ways to affirm student identity and classroom community. It offers sound advice for amplifying student voice - at any time of year.
Exploring Inclusivity in Writing Workshop
Writing workshop is the perfect space to provide students with the tools and vocabulary to represent themselves and the world around them, in pictures and words.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Write. Share. Give. Throughout the month of October, I'll be hosting the Slice of Life. Whether it's through poetry, journaling, or story, share your work by linking to your blog in the comments below. While you're at it, share the love by offering comments to fellow Slicers! Don't forget...for those who live in the United… Continue reading It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
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Writing and Working Memory: Reflective Practice
Brush up your understanding of how working memory functions within the brains of your writers.
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Catch Up Quick: Recap
ICYMI: Here's a roundup of our blog posts and podcast episodes that went live in the past two weeks.
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An Invitation to Write: Reflective Practice
When children are invited to write and draw freely, it gives us a window into their inner selves. I like to use journals during quiet time to strengthen and deepen my students' relationships to writing outside of writing workshop.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Write. Share. Give. IMPORTANT: If you are a slicer, and you’re going to be at NCTE in Boston, please think about joining a Slicer Meet-up. Let us know your availability on this form. Throughout the month of October, I'll be hosting the Slice of Life. Whether it's through poetry, journaling, or story, share your work by… Continue reading It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
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Book Review: Lynda Barry’s What it Is
Looking for a way to stretch your imagination and creativity, and perhaps discover more of yourself along the way? Writer and artist Lynda Barry has a book entitled "What it Is." In today's book review, I'll share highlights, features, and key take-aways.
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What I Bring to Caregiver Conferences
Consider how I prepare for caregiver conferences this Fall.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life
IMPORTANT: If you are a slicer, and you’re going to be at NCTE in Boston, please think about joining a Slicer Meet-up. Let us know your availability on this form. Throughout the month of October, I'll be hosting the Slice of Life. Whether it's through poetry, journaling, or story, share your work by linking to your… Continue reading It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life
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Making the Most of Caregiver Conferences
Teacher conferences have a way of sneaking up on teachers. The first six weeks go by, routines establish, and life takes on a flow, just in time for conference time. Leah Thomas and I recorded a podcast about conferences that will drop later in October. In the meantime, she and I have coordinated our posts to address this topic on the blog, as well.
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Catch Up Quick: Recap
ICYMI: Here's a roundup of our blog posts and podcast episodes that went live in the past two weeks.
