goals

Start, Stop, Continue, Remember: A New-Year Exercise

At the start of the school year, I often get overwhelmed with ideas to implement in my teaching. This year, I’ve decided to apply a thinking exercise to my own goal-setting. I’m sharing my ideas here, and I’d love for you to consider doing the same alongside me.

Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series · Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series

Tips for Teachers: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series

Routines are just as important for teachers as they are for students. Focusing on three key areas will start your school year off strong!

Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series · Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series

Writing Community: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series

When it comes to building a writing community, students need to see themselves as writers—peers among peers. Classroom routines are one way to cultivate that environment.

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.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 17 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

It's Day 17 of the Slice of Life Challenge, and aren't we lucky to spend this time together? We're over halfway through March, and we're going strong!

blogging

TWT Blog Recap #ICYMI

Have you missed out on the amazing articles published over the last couple of weeks? Don't worry, we've got you covered with this recap. We'll also preview what's happening with Two Writing Teachers over the winter holiday season.

gratitude · holiday · writing workshop

The Best Gifts for the Student Writers in Your Life

This year, Lainie Levin offers another perspective on holiday gift-giving - intangible things students could all use more of: To my students, I’m wrapping your gifts with love and sending them to you with a giant bow on top.

NCTE · Reflective Practice

Don’t Let It Fade: Holding Onto the Magic of NCTE 2024

Knowing that the ideas I’ve gathered and the knowledge I’ve gained at NCTE are so important and impactful, I’ve begun shifting my focus during the week between the conference and Thanksgiving to how I’m going to sustain my learning once the dust from the holiday weekend settles.

slice of life

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

Write. Share. Give.

Reflective Practice

Reflections From NCTE 2024

I know that attending NCTE is a privilege, and I do my best to share what I learn with anyone and everyone who I can touch in some way, shape, or form. If you have ANY questions or interest in more about what I’ve written, please reach out. Connecting with passionate educators fuels me now more than ever.