Pumping Up for March Slice of Life Challenge!
It’s time to start talking and imagining and getting excited about the 6th Annual Slice of Life Challenge. Here are a few things to begin considering. If you’ve never participated, now is the… Read More
Lab Sites Showcase Examples of Good Teaching
Debrief questions and forms for a classroom lab site.
A Secret to Conferring
I like to figure out why writers make the choices they make. It’s fascinating to learn about writers’ processes, just as it is fascinating to gain insight into the processes of the writers… Read More
Living Well in the Classroom
Last week I found myself reading through The Community Review, which is the Jewish newspaper for Greater Harrisburg. Rabbi Akiva Males of Kesher Israel Congregation wrote a tribute to teacher Victoria Soto who… Read More
Tuesday Slices + A Poll
Please link 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.… Read More
Two Books to Honor MLK
May tomorrow be more than just a day off from work and school. May tomorrow be a day when we commemorate the life of a great man who worked peacefully for justice and equality in this country. May the example set by Dr. King inspire us all.
Be Present.
Knowing when to be present helps me think about being more intentional when dividing my time between technology and the people in my life.
Talking Poetry with Lynne and Rose + a Giveaway
Poetry Mentor Texts: Making Reading and Writing Connections, K-8 is the latest gem from Lynne Dorfman and Rose Cappelli. Not only does their book help you hone your poetry workshop instruction using mentor… Read More
21st Century Research
This is the view from the beginning of my day. Our middle schools are working toward an Academic Learning Fair. We are being intentional about considering Common Core standards and making shifts to… Read More
Tuesday Slices + A Request for March SOLSC Prizes
Link up your slices today. While you’re here, please decide if you are able to offer gender-neutral, writing-related prize to one of the 6th Annual SOLSC participants who writes and links daily.
Words that are Speaking to Me
Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others. H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Schedule some time for yourself in 2013.
Teachers tend to take care of everyone else before they take care of themselves! It’s time to start carving out a little ME time for yourself at least one afternoon a week.
Big Realization from a Tiny Mouse
I have an irrational fear of mice. It is bad news. My husband has established a preemptive strike in our basement and garage. He engages in an impossible battle to keep our home,… Read More
Step into a biography with an author-illustrator team + a giveaway
Every now and then a book comes along I want to tell everyone about. When I say everyone, I mean blog readers, my family, friends, teachers with whom I consult, and other parents.… Read More
Calling All Slicers! Would you assist us with this year’s month-long challenge?
Participating daily in the Slice of Life Story Challenge is a big commitment. Therefore, please do not volunteer for one of the jobs mentioned above if writing and linking for 31 days straight is a big enough commitment for you. If you are interested, please leave the words, “I want to be tech support,” “I want to be a concierge,” or “I want to be the welcome wagon” in your comment, along with the link to the slice you’re sharing, today.
A Fresh Start (In the Middle)
One of the things I love about teaching is the opportunity for a fresh start. No matter how the day goes, we get to start over the next morning. If one year isn’t… Read More
Please share your words today. #slice2013
Post a link to your slice of life story and/or share the one little word you’ll live by this year.
The Slice of Life Story Challenge & a Christmas Wish.
Merry Christmas to all of the Slicers who celebrate! I hope you have a joyous and meaningful holiday with those you love. Please link up your slice of life story to this post… Read More
