When my principal handed me a copy of Bethany Barton's I'm Trying to Love Spiders, I was intrigued. She had chosen this book as our Everybody Reads title for the month and I was wondering why. I mean, who would try to love spiders? Ew. I was immediately impressed with both the colorful illustrations and the… Continue reading I’m Trying to Love Spiders: A Review & Giveaway
Daring To Lift Student Learning- Choice in Writing Tools
Teaching well demands we stay current and try new ideas. There isn't any insurance policy that the newest strategy, book, program, or app will work for all or anyone, but we trust our education and experience, and we do what we know to be best for kids. Brené Brown in Daring Greatly says, Risk aversion kills innovation~ Berné Brown Daring Greatly So embrace the mess, the awkwardness, and all the uncertainties rattling in your mind and do what you trust to be best for the students in your classroom.
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Tuesday Slice of Life
"Although it's true that those who regularly publish are writers, they don't own writing. Writing is for all of us." - Tom Romano in Write What Matters Please write your Slice, share your link, and give at least three comments to other bloggers. Remember to use our new hashtag for 2016 #sol16.
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What do I do with all of my students’ writing?
Are you feeling inundated with paper in your writing workshop? Here are some quick tips to help you help your students organize their writing so that their desks and writing folders are less cluttered.
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Making Structure Visible
Teaching structural elements sometimes takes a visual touch.
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Looking for March Slice of Life Story Challenge Prize Donations
In a few weeks, we will begin our 9th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge (SOLSC). The rewards for writing for 31 consecutive days are numerous: you will develop a writing habit, sharpen your writing skills, find your voice as a writer, belong to a writing community, receive peer feedback, and learn to savor the struggle of writing.
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Betsy’s One Little Word of 2016
All week the TWT team has been sharing our One Little Word for 2016! If you missed any be sure to take a look at the inspirational words for the new year.
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Tara’s One Little Word of 2016
In the past, I have had to go hunting for my One Little Word, but this year I just knew what it would be.
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Stacey’s One Little Word of 2016
Expressing thanks for the big things, and seemingly insignificant things, can lead to happiness.
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Kathleen’s One Little Word of 2016
My fourth grade self's advice, my grandmother's influence, participating in the Literacy Leaders' Forum, and even a Facebook quiz and a fortune cookie have all pointed me in the direction of my One Little Word for 2016...HAPPY.
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New Year, New Hashtag
Happy New Year, Slicers. Before you link your Slice of Life Story today, please note our new hashtag #sol16. Please use #sol16 on Twitter to connect to other Slicers. Last year we opened a Cafe Press store for people interested in buying some Slicer swag. The store made a total of $45, and we were… Continue reading New Year, New Hashtag
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Beth’s One Little Word for 2016
Play is at the top of my list for 2016, and I want to shout it from the rooftops. Pitting play against literacy is a false dichotomy. It's not either/or. The way to teach literacy is to provide time for kids to play, talk, dance and sing their little hearts out!
