Routines are just as important for teachers as they are for students. Focusing on three key areas will start your school year off strong!
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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.
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It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!
It's Tuesday...Lean into uncertainty!
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It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!
It's full-fledged summer where I live. That means sweltering weather, all the sunlight, and fireflies at dusk. Fireflies! It's also a time of year where I can let my body and mind discover and explore new patterns. This week, I invite you to do the same.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Day 25 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
It's day 25 of the 2025 Slice of Life Story Challenge.
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Day 24 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Write a little bit less or a little bit more: today is day number 24!
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Day 22 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
It's day 22--who or what inspires you?
