Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 21 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

It's day 21 of our 31 day challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 20 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

Write, share, give. Welcome to day 20!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 19 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

Write, share, give. It's been a pleasure to host the Challenge these last few days!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 18 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

Write, share, give. And if you're up for a push, give yourself a challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 17 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

It's lucky day 17 of the 17th challenge! Write, share, give, play.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 16 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

Write, share, give. And if you're stuck thinking of a Slice...make THAT your Slice!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 15 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

Write, share, give. And if you speak languages other than English, consider posting for Multilingual Friday!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 14 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

Write, share, give, and most of all...engage! Let the comment section be a place for community and friendship.

Straight from the Classroom

Crowdsourcing: Straight from the Classroom

I’ve used crowdsourcing in writing instruction here and there, but this was the first project I designed and taught using the strategy as a foundation for our work. The verdict? Crowdsourcing improves writing and engages students. In this post, I’ll share our process, and I hope others will find ideas and inspiration.

From the Archives

Vocabulary Games: From The Archive

My search through the archives led me to a series of articles on vocabulary and word games. What better way to incorporate word work and keep a sense of fun in our writing workshop? Here are activities and ideas I look forward to trying in the coming weeks. I hope you’ll enjoy them, too!

poetry · Ready-to-Go Tip

Joyful Offerings: Poems of Gratitude

This season offers the time and opportunity to practice gratitude. Today, I'd like to share two of my favorite poetry exercises for reflection and appreciation.

Reflective Practice · Writing Initiatives

Reclaiming Joy: Effecting System-Wide Change in Writing Instruction

In 2022, I found myself discouraged, restless, and in need of a challenge. Read to learn how I embarked on a journey to transform writing instruction in my district. I'll share the work that laid our foundation, offer ideas to try, and I'll preview what's to come for our district.