The ninth annual March Slice of Life Story Challenge is just around the corner! Consider joining the team to gear up for the challenge that stretches the writers inside all of us. This year, we will once again be hosting two Slice of Life Story Challenges for the entire month of March. Stacey, Dana, Beth, and… Continue reading Call For Volunteers: Will You Help?
Sometimes It’s Actually Not a Choice: Accountability in the Writing Workshop
My goal for the next few weeks is to pay close attention to kids when they leave the meeting area to start working. How many are actually trying out the new strategy? How many are going right back to their old habits? And what can I do to coach them to try new things?
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Comments Make Community!
Comments are at the heart of blogging!
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I’m Trying to Love Spiders: A Review & Giveaway
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
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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.
