Save a Seat for Every Writer Blog Series

The Social Writers: Save a Seat For Every Writer

How can we channel the communications skills of chatty kids? The answer: Let kids talk during writing workshop!

genre · Save a Seat for Every Writer Blog Series · topics

Passionate Writers: Save a Seat for Every Writer

Passionate writers focus on certain topics and can expand their ideas across genres. They can develop their unique voice and perspective by identifying their recurring themes. With guidance and support, these writers can flourish and become experts in their favorite topics, leading to greater success in the writing workshop.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday- Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Many people have talked about how writing and journaling offer opportunities to live life twice. For me, slicing makes moments become more important since I return to the details and feelings of the moment. Revisit your moment. Write your slice. Share it here as a comment, and then head over to others' blogs to read what they have chosen to remember and share.

Save a Seat for Every Writer Blog Series · stamina · struggling writers · Student ownership

Stamina Seekers: Save a Seat for Every Writer

Building stamina as a writer takes practice and patience. With the right tools, teachers can provide an environment where students who seek stamina can thrive.

Save a Seat for Every Writer Blog Series

Overview: Save a Seat for Every Writer

This week’s #TWTBlog series leans into the metaphor of setting a table that invites and welcomes everyone, regardless of stamina, strengths, and personal preferences. What would you hope that your seat at the table includes? And how do you make sure that all writers find their seats to grow and celebrate in your writing classroom? 

journaling · prompts · Reflective Practice · summer vacation · writing prompts

The Power of a Guided Journal: Reflective Practice

Encouraging children to write regularly and independently is important. Providing children with guided options for writing outside of school can help them develop daily writing habits and become more confident and expressive writers.

Straight from the Classroom · writing center

Writing Centers: A Vision of Independence

The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to reimagine a writing center's role in your classroom.

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Valuable Information in Less Time

Our team has adopted the short, not shallow approach to provide valuable information about writing workshop in less time while maintaining our commitment to quality and depth. Check out our new structure to see what you can expect from our posts, including estimated reading times and clear categories for easy navigation.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday- Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Write your slice, share it in a comment, and head over to others' blogs to read what they've written.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday! Welcome to Slice of Life on #TWTBlog!

It's Tuesday! Come share a Slice of Life.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday! Welcome to Slice of Life on #TWTBlog!

It's Tuesday and it's time for sharing a Slice of Life. Write. Share. Give.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday! Welcome to Slice of Life on #TWTBlog!

Summer is the perfect time to play with ideas and words. Check out Brian Bilston's poem for a little playful inspiration. From Days Like This by Brian Bilston We invite you to craft a slice of life story (in any form), share a link in the comments section below, then read and comment on the… Continue reading It’s Tuesday! Welcome to Slice of Life on #TWTBlog!