Maximizing Writing Time Blog Series

Maximizing Writing Time: Our January Blog Series

In this blog series, my colleagues and I will share some of the ways we’ve learned to make the most out of every minute of writing workshop.

authors · big picture · character development · collecting · narrative · writing process

Flailing and Feedback In Writing Process As Critical: KidLit Authors Share Why

Slowing down the brainstorming part of the writing process and recognizing the emotionality of feedback has big rewards for two published authors, in addition to our young classroom writers.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge

Join us every Tuesday for our weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge!

equity

MLK Day: A Reflection

Today, in the United States, we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Today, kids in the U.S. might eat breakfast in pajamas. Their parents might shop a sale. Many will see (and welcome!) a day off of school or work. Some will use today as a day of service. It’s easy to let a day like today slide by without taking stock, without offering it the full measure of what a day like today deserves. So let us consider today.

writing workshop

Above and Beyond the Writing Workshop: A Book Review and Giveaway

My hope is that you win or order this book and take on a challenge or two– maybe even create your own.

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Overview of the April 2022 Classroom SOLSC

Who else is dreaming of April and brighter, better days? The Classroom SOLSC is right around the corner (with hopefully those brighter and better days!)

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge

Join us every Tuesday for our weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Overview of the 15th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge

This March, we’ll host the 15th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. We hope you'll join us! #SOL22 #TWTBlog

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Slice of Life Story Challenge: A Reset for 2022

We value every single member of this unique writing community. We can’t wait to see you in March! We encourage you to invite others to participate and experience the intrinsic pride, authentic relationships, and important learning that happens when writing for 31 consecutive days.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge #sol22

Join us every Tuesday for our weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge!

agency · authentic assessment · choice · formative assessment · Joy · student engagement · writing process · writing workshop

(Re-)Launching our Writing Workshops With Joy in January

As I think about returning to school, I want to be excited about the week to come. I want students to feel happy to be back together. Writing workshop is my favorite part of the day, and it’s the perfect place to infuse some intentional joy for all of us. I have a two part plan to do just that.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge

It's Tuesday! Time to write, share and give!