There are some teaching traditions I love to keep — and writing a ‘suite of drabbles’ is one. This year I put together prompts based on names of colors. You’re welcome to comment and ask for more ideas, or the structure of this; however, it’s simple. Students write nine drabbles, choose their favorite one, and… Read More Drabble-A-Day December
Important update: Josie reminded me it’s this creator, another amazing one! Seriously — how much do I think sharing teachers rock!? @strategicclassroom Replying to @R3_Rachel #greenscreen Shoutout to Nicole for sharing her Soup, Salad, or Sandwich slides with everyone! I đź”—ed them in my b!0! #teacherresources #teachertok #firstweekofschoolactivites #classroomcommunity ♬ original sound – Jen |… Read More Summer Series of Saves: Genius!
I am honored to be virtual friends with Angela Stockman — there are a few I’ve met along the way I truly consider kindred spirits, and she is right up there. Her vision is clear and enchanting to me: I see it, and how it can be incorporated into instructional moments. It’s my goal this… Read More 2023 Summer Series of Saves: making the best
Great conversations happening regarding writing and the teaching of writing — here are some of my current noticings/wonderings, and attempts at supporting students craft their writing lives. Every student who asks, “How many sentences does it have to be?” has been exposed to either Jane Schaffer or another prescriptive writing curriculum. There is nothing inherently… Read More Essay, that’s what I say
just making a list… Read More a plan, of sorts
How to think of TikToks as short story formats… Read More Writing: TikToks as Storytelling
Sometimes we just have to make our own fun.… Read More Writer’s Retreat for One
A huge shout-out of gratitude to Angela Stockman: read this first: Ah, the synergy and serendipity of collaboration and conversation. I’m sitting in my writing shed, something I wanted forever, am very grateful to have, and am still paying off. And the barn-style door does not stay propped open on its own (does anything?). Returning… Read More Squirrel Guardian, of the House of Procrastination and Random Mischief
Christina Torres is an excellent writer. And like all excellent writers, know when she gets stuck, and seeks advice on how to get unstuck: Any tips for how to get my brain back in order to write? Mind feels foggy, keep mistyping, struggling to focus. Trying not to run/bike bc it historically doesn’t help and… Read More getting unstuck; change gears
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