Have you missed some of the amazing TWT posts this spring? I am sharing posts from March through April and my action steps and takeaways from each post.
Write, Share, Give.
What's popping up in your world today? Share your slice of life story.
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Gratitude Journaling
Back in January, my students began writing gratitude journal entries. As unpredictable schedules and interuptions await us, gratitude journaling might be just what your students need now!
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April Classroom SOLSC Week 4- Momentum
This week, we are thinking about momentum as we are in the second half of the challenge! How do you keep momentum strong for your students?
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April is the perfect time to try something new: Word Study Stations
Old dogs CAN learn new tricks, and your class CAN learn a new routine in April!
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Tuesday SOL!
We hope April is bringing you stories to share.
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Time for a Shift
Writing workshop is powerful because it is a consistent investment of time for writers to work with intention at their craft. It is sacred space. As teachers of workshop, we are intentional about teaching writers something every day. This is how growth happens—day by day over weeks and months and years.
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April Classroom SOLSC Week 3- Comments Build Community
This week, we are thinking about how to strengthen students' comments! We are also thinking about mentor texts that inspire writing. Please share your ideas in the comments!
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Talking About Gender Stereotypes with Elise Gravel and Mykaell Blais
If you're looking for an accessible introduction to gender and gender stereotypes, then PINK, BLUE, AND YOU is a book you'll want to own. Take a look inside of the book, hear from the co-authors, and then leave a comment for an opportunity to win a copy of PINK, BLUE, AND YOU!
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SOL Tuesday
It's April, which means we are back to Tuesday Slices and also, Classroom Slice of Life has begun!
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Poetry Month: That’s the (Line) Breaks
Poetry, she thought, with a sigh,is little more than proseedited forbrevityand line breaks. Right now, I’m doing a poetry unit with my fourth graders. Most of them dread poetry writing. While it’s no surprise, this news saddens me. As someone who prefers to express herself through poetry, I hold the belief that people are much… Continue reading Poetry Month: That’s the (Line) Breaks
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April Classroom SOLSC Week 2- Developing the Habit
We are off and running in our April Classroom SOLSC! Read on for more inspiration and thoughts about the challenge.
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