Kids do need room to grow. Not only do they outgrow clothes in the blink of an eye, they also grow as readers and writers. This is why we need classroom libraries stocked with a wide range of levels, and it's why we need writing centers stocked with paper choices.
Creating Classroom Environments: Introducing Writer’s Notebooks
Four tips for introducing writer's notebooks this fall
Creating Classroom Environments: Charts to Start the Year
Start the year off right with charts that make expectations, strategies and tips on writing visible for students.
Creating Classroom Environments: Making Space for Partnerships
Our blog series kicks off with a post on creating space in your classroom to get writing partnerships up and running right away.
Preview: Creating Classroom Environments to Launch the School year Blog Series
Welcome to our first blog series of the school year! Join us as we think about ways to optimize classroom environments for the strongest start possible.
It’s Tuesday! Write your Slice. #TWTBlog
It's Tuesday! Write. Share. Give.
Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge #TWTBlog
It's Tuesday! Write. Share. Give.
Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” ― Anne Lamott Today, instead of running all over your island searching for a story, let your story find you. If you keep your eyes wide open, you'll spot it in short order. We look forward to you joining… Continue reading Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
It's Tuesday! Join us!
July Blogging Break
It's time for our annual co-author summer vacation. But wait, we have lots to keep you going in the meantime!
How I Became An Author
Ralph Fletcher, who is a beloved trade and professional book author, steps into our Author Spotlight.
Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
Welcome back everybody for another fantastic Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge! Write a story on your own blog. Leave a link to your story here, in the comment section. Then comment on at least three others. Enjoy!

