Recently, my 11-year-old daughter was cleaning out her dresser drawer. She came across a small blue journal from second grade and ran into my bedroom as I folded the laundry. “Look, Mom! This is my “One Good Thing” journal from Ms. Hale’s class.” The laundry could wait; we had some reminiscing to do. Some of […]
It’s Tuesday and that means it’s time to slice!
Ever feel like you just need a nudge to give your students time for low-stakes writing? Here you go!
Whether you are fortunate enough to have a structure to collaborate with others on your grade-level team, or if you are planning solo here are three steps you can take.
Welcome to Tuesday Slice of Life!
The power of modeling—modeling the verb—is the opportunity to make not just the product visible—model, the noun—but the thinking of the writer visible as well. Without modeling the thinking, it is still a bit of a mystery how a writer gets from point A to point B—no matter how clear that point B might be.
Building administrators are and should be lead teachers! Although we often get bogged down in the mechanics of running a school, finding moments to reconnect with our own teaching passions is a key part in staying grounded, being a model for the staff, and building relationships with students. For me, writing has always been my passion and therefore I make it a priority to find time to teach, confer, and connect with my community to both share my passion about writing and fuel theirs!
I believe we might understand student experience is by looking at student composition with asset-based eyes, first to recognize students as whole children and secondly to determine flexible writing goals.
October is here and the autumn air is on its way.
Join us today for a Tuesday slice!
It’s important to take a beat before sharing one’s writing. With practice and reminders, children can learn how to become the first readers of their work.
