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dogtrax (Kevin H)

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I'm a teacher, writer, musician, father of three creative young men, and husband to a librarian. Cool, right? My teaching 'home' has long been the National Writing Project. I blog (we still do that, right?) at https://dogtraxwrites.com/

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · Nov 15

Now that I have settled in a bit, and found the #EduSky hashtag (yeah!), I suppose I should introduce myself. I teach sixth grade in Western Massachusetts and have been long connected with the National Writing Project. I love writing & music, hiking & kayaking, and exploring tech. Happy to connect.

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 6h

I was walking the dog and saw this book in one of the Little Free Libraries in our neighborhood and thought: perfect for the start of #writeout I took it out and took it home.

app.thestorygraph.com/books/446034...

dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 7h

Every day of #writeout, we will be sharing a themed writing prompt at #ds106 #DailyCreate

Here is today's prompt

daily.ds106.us/tdc5021/

#tdc5021 #ds106 #Write Out: Storm Watching

Storm Clouds of Summer flickr photo by Dogtrax shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA 2.0) license Compose a poem, story or narrative that captures the sensory experience of weathering a thundersto...

daily.ds106.us

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 7h

#clmooc #SilentSunday #writeout

If interested, tag any place-based photos with #writeout -- a two-week place-based event

writeout.nwp.org

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Rich Novack @richnovack.bsky.social · 4d

Learn more about #WriteOut
writeout.nwp.org

#NationalWritingProject #NCTE #ELAteacher #WritinTeacher #Teaching

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Rich Novack @richnovack.bsky.social · 23h

Check out my article, “Critical Rambling for Climate Justice across Literature and Landscapes,” in #ncte‘s English Journal
doi.org/10.58680/ej2...

Also, check out #writeout from #nationalwritingproject

#teachingenglish #elateacher #climateeducation @ncte.org @writingproject.bsky.social

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 1d

Get started on #writeout early (tomorrow) with apprentices from the Ecologik Institute's Arts Cohort! Step outside and create works of writing inspired by the sights, sounds, smells, textures, and tastes of the outdoor spaces you love. Virtual event, 2p PT www.ecologikinstitute.org/events/write...

THE ECOLOGIK INSTITUTE — Arts team fall/winter 2025 event: write out 2025

This October, apprentices from the EcoLogik Institute’s Arts Cohort are teaming up with the National Writing Project for Write Out 2025 ! This year’s theme, “Awaken the Senses,” invites you to step...

www.ecologikinstitute.org

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 1d

Here is a #writeout story prompt generator (via Claude) if anyone finds it useful to use or share
claude.ai/public/artif...

Story Prompt Generator | Claude

Generate unique nature-themed story prompts with characters, settings, objects & actions. Free interactive writing tool for authors & students.

claude.ai

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 1d

#writeout kicks off tomorrow. Check out all of these events snd activities and more writeout.nwp.org/events/ #EduSky

Events and Opportunities

Each year, local and national events are organized across the country to celebrate Write Out. Let us know if you are organizing something that is open or online for others to attend. Write Out runs…

writeout.nwp.org

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 6d

See you there (says the Yankees fan)

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 19d

It's Manic Monday! Get in the spirit of #writeout (coming in Oct) by writing and sharing with others in the Write Out space in our free online community, the Write Now Teacher Studio. bit.ly/4nC3MOm

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Rich Novack @richnovack.bsky.social · 13d

I had a great day exploring some unfamiliar local trails. Got a little bit of writing done inspired by that ramble. Getting ready for #WriteOut

Sign up for the newsletter:
writeout.nwp.org

Get outside and write in the gorgeous weather you can find. Take students
#ITeachEnglish #NCTE #ELATeacher

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Sheri42 @sheri42.bsky.social · 8d

#WriteOut 2025 event invites everyone to connect through #outdoor #writing experiences from October 12-26, promoting creativity inspired by #nature. #clmooc

WriteOut Awaken the Senses 2025

The WriteOut 2025 event invites everyone to connect through outdoor writing experiences from October 12-26, promoting creativity inspired by nature. Participants can share memories and create art from their experiences.

whatelse.edublogs.org

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 8d

For many years now, James Fester has supported Write Out via features at Edutopia and in his The National Park Classroom. This year he has compiled a white paper to support teachers in thinking about taking their students outside to write. Download the PDF at bit.ly/nwp-write-ou... #writeout

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 7d

And a handy-dandy #WriteOut checklist

writeout.nwp.org

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 7d

And check out the #WriteOut Choice Board if you want a taste of what you can bring into your classroom
#EduSky
writeout.nwp.org/2025-choice-...

Choice Board

Visit the post for more.

writeout.nwp.org

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 7d

Does @bostonglobe.com know that #WriteOut is nearly here or what? A perfect theme for its Sunday Ideas page.

WriteOut is two weeks (Oct 12-26) of free activities, prompts and more and is hosted by @writingproject.bsky.social

This year's theme: Awaken The Senses

Info: writeout.nwp.org

#EduSky

Boston Sunday Globe: Ideas cover (The Wild Issue) with thumbnails of different articles about nature and wild spaces

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 7d

#clmooc #SilentSunday

Image of vine sculptures on a lawn -- one of a person on a bike and the other of an open hand

dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 14d

#WriteOut is coming!
Oct. 12-26, 2025
Learn more: writeout.nwp.org
Place-based learning, activities, inquiries and more!
#EduSky

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 15d

✋🌎🌵🎉🍂Write Out is around the corner! Here is a handy checklist if you want some help getting ready. Links at writeout.nwp.org #writeout #nwpwritenow

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Rich Novack @richnovack.bsky.social · 15d

Educators, #WriteOut, a two week online slow chat about teaching writing outdoors, starts Oct. 12. Get ready!

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 14d

Toad took a deep bow.

Frog looked smaller as he shouted, “Hooray for Toad!”

Frog sits in the audience of the auditorium, clapping and shouting, "Hooray for Toad!"

From "The Dream"
In *Frog and Toad Together*

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 14d

Here, beneath the eaves,
safe from the threat of rainstorm,
we find some respite

#SmallPoems (via one word prompt off Mastodon: eaves)

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 14d

Our eldest son and his production colleague have been videotaping musical acts at the Parlor Room venue in Northampton, MA, for the Music Alone Sessions, and it really creates an intimate viewing of wonderful performances. Here is The Adam Ezra Group. #westernmass
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRmq...

THE MUSIC ALONE SESSIONS: Adam Ezra Group

YouTube video by The Parlor Room Collective

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 14d

The Northampton Cycle Co.
Northampton, Mass.
1899
Artist: Edward Penfield

Antique advertising poster featuring a man wearing wooly clothing riding a bicycle.

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 14d

#clmooc #SilentSunday