Friday Favorites

by Ruth Ayres

Send a note. This week I have been intentional about sending notes of thanks and encouragement. It is a sure-fire way to turn the day positive. Sevenly. I love the way I can… Read More →

Connect in Person!

by Ruth Ayres

Whether you are a regular commenter, a Slicer, a blogger, a Twitter-addict (or a friend of someone who is!), if you are near Warsaw, IN on June 19, consider joining us at The… Read More →

Unexpected Energy

by Ruth Ayres

Today I proctored our state test. It is a computer test, so I spent the entire day in the computer lab testing seventh graders. I didn’t expect it to be a day to… Read More →

Trusting Myself

by Ruth Ayres

Expectations of common core, teacher evaluation, and what it means to be literate in the 21st century can sometimes pile up and overwhelm me.  There is so much new information coming at me… Read More →

#slice2013: 31 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

#slice2013: 29 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

#slice2013: 28 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

#slice2013: 27 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

#slice2013: 26 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

Lessons from a Chairmaker

by Ruth Ayres

On a whim, Deb and I stopped at a chairmaker. Of all the experiences, this is one that is sticking with me, it is one I will take home and remember over the… Read More →

#slice2013: 25 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

#slice2013: 24 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

#slice2013: 23 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

  WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5… Read More →

#slice2013: 22 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

A new commenting challenge especially for new slicers! Check out Stacey’s post for more information. WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using… Read More →

#slice2013: 21 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

#slice2013: 20 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

#slice2013: 19 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

#slice2013: 18 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

Working through Confusion

by Ruth Ayres

Around here everyone is hunkered down on a snow day. I’m thinking it might be a sign to some that it’s a perfect day to start a blog. (If you’re not on a… Read More →

Finding a Space to Write

by Ruth Ayres

I’m a big advocate for writers to find a space that works best for them. I also think it’s important for students to learn to write anywhere. I’m productive as a writer because… Read More →