Podcast Episodes

The Power of Cognitive Flexibility: A Digging Deeper Dialogue

This week, we examine cognitive flexibility and its importance for young writers and learners. Listeners will hear clear, classroom-based examples—such as switching from an outside voice to an inside…

Published on 3 days, 3 hours ago

The Beauty of Opinion Writing: A Digging Deeper Dialogue

Opinion writing in grades K–6 is more than just persuasive essays. It lets kids express what they really think and see their ideas matter on the page. In this episode, we look at what makes opinion w…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Finding Home and Building Voice with Mentor Texts: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey

In this episode, Stacey explores how picture books about moving, starting over, and making a new home—including stories of immigrants, refugees, and families in transition—can inspire and elevate stu…

Published on 1 month ago

Inspire Students to Set Goals: The Writing Roundtable

This Writing Roundtable episode features Valerie Bolling discussing her book, Goal Setting in the Writing Classroom: Building Student Agency, Independence, and Success. Valerie shares what inspired h…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Shape the Trajectory of Writing Units: A Digging Deeper Dialogue

In this episode, we explore the typical path that every writing unit follows, regardless of the curriculum. We highlight teaching strategies that work in different settings. We discuss immersion, its…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Build Strong Writers with Executive Function Tools: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey

This episode explores practical executive functioning tools that support students’ writing and goal-setting success. Inspired by Valerie Bolling's book, Goal Setting in the Writing Classroom: Buildin…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inspiring Writers Beyond the Classroom: A Conversation with Colleagues

In this episode, Melanie talks with TWTBlog co-authors Sarah Valter and Leah Thomas about ways to infuse writing experiences in students' lives beyond classroom instruction. 

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Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Prepping for Conferences: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie

GIven that many teachers are getting ready for parent/caregiver conferences, Melanie suggests five ideas for making good writing conferences even better! 

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Published on 2 months ago

Explore the Power of Cognitive Writing: The Writing Roundtable

My Kids Can't Write: How to Advance Achievement Through Cross-Curricular Writing, by Paul Emerich France, provides K-5 teachers with practical guidance on helping students write effectively across al…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Consider Different Assessment Lenses: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie

There are many different questions to consider when assessing students' writing. This episode suggests various lenses for deciding on next instructional steps. 

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago