I read some blogs that use this “things worth sharing” format…and thought I might try my hand at it today.

1. For anyone interested in the writing development of our youngest writers, I encourage you to read this piece from the Writers Who Care Blog. Anything that encourages a playful approach to writing — especially with young writers — is something worth a try in my book. Makes me wonder what a playful approach to writing looks like with older students. Any ideas?
2. Do you need a good writing prompt to get your descriptive and action oriented juices flowing? Mitch over at the Write Now Teacher Studio (sponsored by the National Writing Project) offered this piece, Fast Break by Edward Hirsch and the challenge to try to capture motion using words. Let me know if you take up this challenge. I’d love to see what you come up with!
3. Are you trying to get your students to revise? A colleague of mine tried a “flash revision” techniques with her middle schoolers with great results! You can read about her approach in the article, Strongly, Patiently, Imperfectly: The Craft of Revision.
4. Have you joined in the excitement about the bald eagle chicks hatching in Big Bear, CA? Jackie and Shadow (the adult eagles) are now parents to three eaglets. Here’s a news report about the most recent hatching. You can access the livestream here.
5. If you are a fan of Poetry Comics, be sure to follow @Grantdraws on Instagram. I love the way his few words and whimsical drawing get right to the point. If you haven’t already check out his book, Poetry Comics, put it on you TBR list!

What are some things worth sharing you have come across recently?