Summer Literacy Challenge for Kids

Jen Barney, of A Teacher’s Life, posted a comment on a post I wrote a couple months ago about summer writing loss. Jen suggested that I give my students a Summer Adventure Packet. She graciously sent the one she used to me so that I could tweak it for my own use. [...]

Ruth’s SOLSC: Hello Summer.

Waking up before the alarm, smiling, and easily getting out of bed.  This is the first indicator of summer.  Taking the time to make breakfast, sitting at the table to enjoy a conversation with a toddler and preschooler.  This is the second indicator of summer.  Taking our oldest to kindergarten; another indicator of summer.
The feeling [...]

The First SOLSC of June is Here!

Welcome to the first edition of the Slice of Life Story Challenge for the month of June. You may link your Slices of Life here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget.

Stacey’s SOLSC (and it’s food-related… again)

“Stace, we’re almost here,” I heard Marc say as I opened my eyes.
I saw water on both sides of me. Ahead, it said “178th Street,” “Henry Hudson Parkway,” “Uptown,” “Downtown.” I knew exactly where I was… The George Washington Bridge, headed into Manhattan.
I closed my eyes again. Then, I [...]