Write. Share. Give.
It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Write. Share. Give.
Write. Share. Give.
Welcome to Slice of Life for the month of November! We hope you will share your writing with us and also make comments on the writing of fellow Slicers. Thank you for participating and making space for this meaningful work.
Throughout the month of October, I’ll be hosting the Slice of Life. Whether it’s through poetry, journaling, or story, share your work by linking to your blog in the comments. While you’re at it, share the love by offering comments to fellow Slicers!
Looking for a way to stretch your imagination and creativity, and perhaps discover more of yourself along the way? Writer and artist Lynda Barry has a book entitled "What it Is." In today's book review, I'll share highlights, features, and key take-aways.
In the spring of 2022, I started a writing initiative in my district. With a cohort of dedicated teachers, we worked to instill joy, foster independence, and create writing community. Where are we now?
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.
If you’re trying to reach reluctant writers with “nothing to write,” pushing students to use craft and voice in writing, or just hoping to make the writing process creative and fun, storytelling may be your answer. Taking the leap is easier than you think!
As we set off to create writers who write in tandem with the printed world and the digital world there are a few we need to consider.
Throughout the conference, I watched, listened, and played with digital tools and all along I thought about our students and how digital tools have the capability to make all students feel successful. I was in awe of the opportunities digital devices bring to our classrooms.
As I get ready for the March SOLSC, I'm thinking about ways to support writers when ideas, energy and inspiration waver.
Many of us are fast approaching the sixth week of school. Many of us consider that the first of countless milestones in our school year. Six weeks in, routines are beginning to solidify, and we see signs of a coalescing community in our classrooms. Six weeks in, we are building rapport and connections with our… Continue reading The Six Week Check-in
How can we nurture our own writing lives once the school year begins? 5 ways to help us keep writing.