Have you been thinking about how to start a book club? Book clubs are an excellent way to have meaningful conversations with friends. No matter your age, you can start a club with fellow readers, and the fall is a perfect time to start! Whether you will be the club's facilitator, or just the...
Study a Process to Become a Streamlining Superstar
There aren't many things in your life that you only do once. However, most of us don't take the time to consider how we might streamline routine activities. For instance, how often do you: Sort the...
Share Writing with Flair
[pexyoutube pex_attr_src="https://youtu.be/0lkLVU38GtM"][/pexyoutube] Give your students opportunities to share their writing with flair. Sharing opportunities throughout our sessions and especially...
Manage your Classroom for Play
[pexyoutube pex_attr_src="https://youtu.be/5ipPbwa7B2g"][/pexyoutube] Sometimes having fun in class is as nerve-wracking as it is exciting. How do we strike the balance between making sure our...
Host Writerly Conversations
[pexyoutube pex_attr_src="https://youtu.be/UNiWZDcEM2A"][/pexyoutube] Play opens up new possibilities in our storytelling. But how do we make the leap from play to paper? Two important kinds of...
Facilitate Play in your Classroom
[pexyoutube pex_attr_src="https://youtu.be/1LASKL-bbWo"][/pexyoutube] We all need a little guidance from time to time, and adding structure into a game is sometimes just the thing you need to get...
Set Up Your Classroom for Writerly Play
[pexyoutube pex_attr_src="https://youtu.be/8YvS4swfqEk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YvS4swfqEk[/embedyt]"][/pexyoutube] The first day of any new writing class can be daunting. There's a lot to...
Book Club Tips
This year, for the first time, I hosted a book club for young readers. I have to say, this may be the best thing I've done for my writing in a long time. What an excellent reminder it is to listen...
