Please link up your slice of life story to this post today. As always, be sure to check out other bloggers’ writing by clicking through the links in the comment section of this post. If you’re dropping by to link up quickly today, then please come back later to read through others slicers’ posts.
Anyone who’s completed the month-long Slice of Life Story Challenge knows the greatest prize comes in the form of a writing community. I recently reflected on the way this writing community has helped me grow as an educator, parent, and writer. I hope you’ll take a moment to read what I wrote, which is over at the Kindness Project Blog. It’s just one small way for me to say “thank you” for all you’ve done for me.
I am a literacy consultant who focuses on writing workshop. I've been working with K-6 teachers and students since 2009. Prior to that, I was a fourth and fifth-grade teacher in New York City and Rhode Island.
I'm the author of Craft Moves (Stenhouse Publishers, 2016) and the co-author of Jump Into Writing (Zaner-Bloser, 2021), Welcome to Writing Workshop (Stenhouse Publishers, 2019), and Day By Day (Stenhouse, 2010).
I live in Central Pennsylvania with my husband and children. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, doing Pilates, cooking, baking, making ice cream, and reading novels.
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It is amazing how stereotypes still influence us. It even effects how we choose and select reading material. I have been richly blessed by being a part of this writing community. Your encouragement has helped venture out beyond my comfort zone. Thank you. http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2013/02/what-exactly-is-graphic-novel.html
And I will say, being part of this community has been a delight. So many comments have touched me with kindness and encouragement. Thanks, Stacey and Ruth. Thanks, everyone.
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 
It’s late, but still Tuesday where I live. Here are reflections from a recent whirlwind trip:
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Slowing down for a moment to pay attention to the little things…by listening.
http://readwriteinspire.blogspot.com/2013/02/what-i-hear-tonight.html
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Some days are stellar, and some days are not. Today was not.
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2013/02/writers-workshop-gone-awry.html
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Just thinking and capturing a poem thought.
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A walk is always good for the soul: http://ruthayreswrites.blogspot.com/2013/02/snowy-walk.html
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Today my mom sent me a surprise through the interoffice mail, with a note that said just what I needed to hear! http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2013/02/just-right-words.html
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Manatees! Kayaks! Fun!!
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A new adventure that began with a hashtag
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Just what I needed today…
http://inkavenue.blogspot.com/2013/02/what-i-needed.html?m=1
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thoughts on sleep http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2013/02/sleep-my-enemy-my-friend.html
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An update on my 10 minute reading time–a little Book Love Joy http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2013/02/little-bits-of-book-love-joy.html
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http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2013/02/winter-wonders.html
My slice today is on noticing – something I am doing a much better job at thanks to SOL!
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Knew I had to slice today…this poem is inspired by district work on the Common Core and the “well-timed” network failure during class today.
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2013/02/05/slice-of-life-unexpected/
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First time here, with a post on those elusive (at times) words, but why to keep writing them.
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Anticipating the SOLSC with an A to Z list
http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2013/02/slice-of-life-to-z.html
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The list that keeps growing
http://clayfragments.blogspot.com/
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My best professional learning comes from connections on the web –
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2013/02/serendipity-on-web.html
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a reply to my superintendent
http://binthinkin.wordpress.com/2013/02/04/so-god-made-teachers/
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This is what my parents taught me
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http://enbuscadeequilibrio.blogspot.com/2013/02/amidst-whirl-sols.html
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Making the time to get back to slicing
http://chasingstories.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/221/
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Good Morning my dear friends. Learning how to share is so important. My bodyguard Martha the dog, shares with the kittens.
http://thecatwhowrites.com/martha-has-learned-how-to-share/
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It is amazing how stereotypes still influence us. It even effects how we choose and select reading material. I have been richly blessed by being a part of this writing community. Your encouragement has helped venture out beyond my comfort zone. Thank you. http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2013/02/what-exactly-is-graphic-novel.html
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I love it when I can enjoy sunshine in the winter. http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/savoring-sunshine/
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A short reflection on our first real snowfall
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2013/02/snow.html
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All kinds of learning in my life lately. Happy Slicing everyone. Hope you’ll join us for the March challenge! http://www.teacherdance.blogspot.com/2013/02/time-for-inspiration.html
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Writing about how to remember, and a TED talk on memorizing from Joshua Foer
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“Writing allows us to find meaning in the moments.” -Ruth Ayres
Here’s a moment about finding what’s “just right”:
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2013/02/sols-just-right.html
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I wrote about my mom. Some things you should know.
http://www.murphyslawblog.wordpress.com
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This will be a better year (for blogging that is). I welcome the SOLC!! http://workingovertime-gina.blogspot.com/2013/02/its-been-year.html
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About Slicing and the ‘challenge’. Make it a great day….XO
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The wonders of connecting across distances with technology:
http://tmsteach.blogspot.com/2013/02/slice-of-life-tuesday-so-far-away-and.html
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The surprising delight of a windy day
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2013/02/why-not-explore-wind.html
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Inspiring my students to look beyond stereotypes… http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/02/creating-nerdscape.html
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Short reflection
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I love it. It’s 6:20 AM and I’m not the first one with my slice 🙂
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My own ten tips for writing in the Slice of Life Challenge, hoping to encourage colleagues to join in. http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/am-i-up-to-the-challenge/
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A poem inspired by a mentor text:
And I will say, being part of this community has been a delight. So many comments have touched me with kindness and encouragement. Thanks, Stacey and Ruth. Thanks, everyone.
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Fun with TV shows–not a very serious post…..
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/fun-with-tv-shows.html
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I must tell you about a book I love, Notice and Note: http://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/curling-up-with-professional-literature-am-i-sick/. I could not put this book down, even on a Friday night.
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There’s more than one way to listen:
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Just the tip of the iceberg. Ice burg? Why can’t I keep those straight? Ach, in any case, it’s a light slice, no need to get messy.
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I completely agree! And your blog has been an inspiration during my first year of blogging.
http://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/reflections-on-one-year-of-blogging/
Thank you!
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A simple note can make your day…
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2013/02/little-letter.html
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Getting ready for SOL Challenge in March. I wrote a list of possible topics to write about.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2013/02/sol-list.html
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