slice of life · writing workshop

It’s Tuesday: Join us for a Slice of Life!

It's Tuesday, which means it's another Slice of Life day. Write, share, send some comment love to your fellow artists.

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Join us for a Slice of Life!

What have you observed, thought, wondered, or imagined today? Share a link to your writing, and don't forget to read and comment on the work of others!

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Join us for a Slice of Life!

It's the Tuesday Slice of Life! Express yourself, share a link to your post in the comments, and don't forget to visit and comment on your colleagues' writing.

end of year reflection · summer vacation

Time For A Summer Break

Summer break is upon us! As the TWT team gets ready for a few months of much-needed rest, it's time to look back on a fantastic year, look forward to sharing new ideas in the fall, and look inward to reflect.

slice of life

Today is Tuesday! Join us with a Slice of Life.

On Tuesdays, we welcome everyone to share stories. Write your story, share it here, and comment on other people's writing.

writing workshop

A Belief Statement Inspired by Bull Durham

Beliefs matter since they drive practices, schedules, and budgets. When self-doubt or confusion poke at me, it helps me to check in with my beliefs. While they’ve evolved a bit over time, the core has stayed solid. 

end of year reflection · Reflective Practice

Year-End Reflections & Next-Year Goals

Reflection is at the heart of teaching. It is the springboard for improving teacher practice and becoming a more effective educator. Here are some questions to think about as you reflect on the year that is wrapping up and start thinking about goals for the year to come.

slice of life

Today is Tuesday! Join us with a Slice of Life.

On Tuesdays, we welcome everyone to share stories. Write your story, share it here, and comment on other people's writing.

end of year reflection · end of year survey · Reflective Practice · writing workshop

End-of-Year Student Surveys: Reflective Practice

My primary goal this year was to build a student-centered classroom. I’d like my kids’ experience and growth to be the primary driver of my instructional decision-making. So…how did I do? I used a survey to learn more.

Author Spotlight Series · grammar

Co-Authoring: A Success Story – The Making of Not Your Granny’s Grammar

Learn the six essential elements that transformed an offhand comment into "Not Your Granny's Grammar" — and how they can work for your co-authoring journey.

Author Spotlight Series · environment · guest blogger · identities · immigration

Finding Safe Harbors

"Hope is a cork that never stops bobbing on the ocean," says Geetha, the protagonist in Padma Venkatraman's latest novel Safe Harbor. Read about the story-behind-the-story of two children with immigrant backgrounds who build hope with their hands. They take small steps while dreaming big dreams, empowering their community to help keep the earth green and oceans blue. The post includes links to #WritingPrompts #TeacherResources and #ActivityStarters.

Author Spotlight Series

The Boy Who Found His Voice

Get ready to be inspired. Tyler Gordon shared how he found his voice and his process of sharing it with the world.