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 · 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 · 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.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 25 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

It's day 25 of the 2025 Slice of Life Story Challenge.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 24 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

Write a little bit less or a little bit more: today is day number 24!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 22 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

It's day 22--who or what inspires you?

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 21 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

Twenty-one days of writing down. Just ten more to go. You've got this!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 20 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

It's Day 20 of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Thank you for your dedication as we near the end of the third week!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 19 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

It's Day 19 of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. I've enjoyed hosting these past few days. Thanks to all of you who are still going strong!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 18 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

It's Day 18 of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. We're on a roll!

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!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 15 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

Today is Day 15 of the March Slice of Life Challenge, and I'm enjoying my time as host. Let's keep writing!