One of the things I value most about young children's writing is what it reveals about them: how are they learning to make sense of their world? Here I share three recent examples of stories written by some of my four-year-old students.
It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!
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Exploring the Impact of Smartphones on Childhood
Jonathan Haidt's book, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, sheds light on the impact of smartphones on Gen Z. His research reveals concerning mental health trends linked to the rise of smartphones that educators, parents, and caregivers must examine to ensure a healthier childhood in the digital age.
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Food For Slicing- Classroom Slice of Life
Classroom Slice of Life challenge takers are closing in on the final day of April and the completioin of their challenge. I know from past experiences that those last few posts can be elusive. Please consider leaving some comments for the younger slicers in this community. You can find many of them here, and I'm sure they'd appreciate all the encouragement they can get!
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Self-Assessment: From the Archives
Assessment can take many forms. As the end of another school year approaches, creating opportunities for self-assessment might be the perfect addition to your classroom practices.
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Four Obstacles That Bog Down Writing Conferences (and Strategies for Overcoming Them)
As I’ve learned and grown in both teaching and coaching, I’ve discovered several things that bog down my conferences–and learned some easy-to-implement strategies for each to make conferring run more smoothly.
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Write, Share, Give! It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!
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ICYMI: The 9th Annual #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series
Here's a recap of this year's Author Spotlight Series.
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Don’t Forget About Craft! 2024 Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge
Leah shares 3 simple craft moves and ready-to-go examples to invigorate student slice of life writing.
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Where the Writer Ends and the Character Begins
Craig Barr-Green likes to see how a writer creates unbearable tension and resolves it. Like Gina, he sometimes experiences sensory overload, and like Gina he can deal with it by jumping into a book.
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From Idea to Book: Sharing the Process
When we write, we gain an insider’s perspective on the process. Sharing what we learn with kids makes teaching authentic and meaningful.
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Inspiration Advice – Tree House Not Included
Natasha Tripplett is often asked where she finds her writing inspiration. She's fortunate to work in an environment that lends itself to oodles of ideas.
