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The Vase
https://onewritersjourney.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-vase/
I love being tall … thinking tonight about where that love came from. http://wp.me/pb2Ea-2jx
back on my under the wire schedule — what can I say? I’m having a case of mondayness, http://vcvaile.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-day-6-monday-what-am-i-doing-today.html
https://theteachingbee.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol-6-call-8-1-1/
Don’t call 8-1-1! A Co-Teaching Slice ๐
Struggled for what to write today and with 6 minutes left to write it, a little piece about the fourth trimester first month with my baby came out. http://growingsoundroots.blogspot.com/2017/03/fourth-trimester-631-sol17.html
A slice about another slice. Just in the nick of time today! http://nazdrowieblog.weebly.com/blog/a-slice-about-another-slice
https://tzawackiblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/the-midwest
Dreaming of a peaceful place in Maine.
https://onetoomanybeautiful.com/2017/03/06/imagining-maine/
http://whatwouldagrownupdo.weebly.com/blog/my-princess
https://rememberthismoment.blog/2017/03/06/slice-of-life-2017-day-6/
After a long day nothing is better than coming home to your family.
A mother’s prayer. http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2017/03/slice-of-life-mothers-prayer.html
I wasn’t about to “throw away my shot” at writing about my excitement to see this production!
https://dudenasl.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-ham.html
Fabric, a sewing machine, and a child’s perspective. http://plantingrootsgrowingbranches.blogspot.com/2017/03/through-eyes-of-child.html
What would I take with me?
https://readwriteteachmakedinner.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/the-things-they-carried/
meandering between feeling idle and ?
https://wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/3617/
This is a problem. https://torreybakke.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/my-kryptonite/
https://thinkingthroughmylens.com/2017/03/06/waiting/
Day 6- Haiku
https://embekka.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/day-6-haiku/
Sometimes you just don’t feel it…but tomorrow’s another day!
http://creativechaosintheclassroom.blogspot.com/2017/03/not-feeling-it-sol17-day-6.html
A laundry list of writing ideas
https://wordsmithing2017.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/an-abc-laundry-list-of-writing-ideas/
Another goodbye to another great influence in our life.
https://abitofanalliterate.com/2017/03/06/labor-day-away/
A (hopefully) humorous stab at my nutty Monday. Warning: I did not write anything profound today.
https://karpenglish.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/oh-yes-its-definitely-monday/
New Shoes! https://noideasbutinnature.wordpress.com/
A little ACT prep: http://coffeebooksreflection.weebly.com/coffee-books-reflection/sol17-day-6
http://mustwrighte.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-blank-page-questions.html
https://hfellowsblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/dumbledore-and-the-dons/
The frustrations of being sick while trying to teach:
https://attemptingpresence.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/teacher-sick-sol-6/
The Look knows how to reel me in.
https://chocolatedelight2.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-look/
Giraffe babies
https://krissybertrand.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/giraffe-babies/
https://sweatersandsharpies.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/seven-years/
Seven Years
Finally slicing again….go me!!
https://awesomelybusy.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/how-to-torture-your-husband/
Earning the badge and writing alongside them.
https://writingallin.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/writing-alongside-them-solc-631
During months of dreary weather and lacking landscapes, you just have to look…
https://pittswitts.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/march-6th-2017-beauty-is-in-the-eye/
Long drive, it’s not about the laughter. It seems that I’m having more tech trouble this year, but it’s ok.
http://missivesfrommissouri.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-6-sol-2017-laughter-lightened-mood.html
Adjusting to a kid home from college http://wp.me/p7FRaq-4e
Can we talk about the weather?
http://metsdiaspora.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol-day-6-life-on-mars.html
Betrayal most foul
https://merlinetteblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/sol-6-march-2017/
Today was a good day. http://www.buddhabellykidsyoga.com/day-6-31-good-day/
An unexpected dance party helped me get some of my silly back.
https://stufflizreads.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/dance-party/
Waiting…..
https://wrmswrites.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/waiting/
To write or to sleep?
http://annayukiko.blogspot.com/2017/03/and-so-to-bed.html
You might think I’m crazy…
https://colin143blog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/running-in-the-rain/
Precious moment in the hallway during the music lesson http://readerandleader.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-music-lesson-631-sol17.html
Random thoughts from 10 and 11 year olds. https://kidblog.org/class/MrsRumseys3rdGradeBlog2014-2015/posts
We had a tornado scare at school today. https://hela124.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/tornado-watch/
It’s coming!
https://normannoise.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/its-coming/
Sometimes we need to step back and look at the big pictures through the eyes of the child.
https://wordpress.com/post/leadingaliterarylife.blog/140
Rock Stars–I’m surrounded by them! http://www.yetthereismethod.net/writings-of-my-own/rock-stars-solsc-6
The Listening Walk http://tasharoa.weebly.com/blog/march-6-2017
http://theonewithourstory.blogspot.com/2017/03/what-im-reading-unbroken.html
You never know what you will find on an early morning run.
https://educatorsareawakeners.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/early-morning-surprises/
It’s a Monday! Finding joy in the little things.
https://growinglifelonglearners.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/little-things/
https://usingthewholedancefloor.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/greatest-hits-that-first-grad-bash-lesson/
http://wp.me/p7gW0n-qT
Vickie Wright day 6
out of the mouths of my precious students…https://quotesphotosandwonders.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/march-6/
Just for giggles http://midwesternheartindixie.com/2017/03/06/the-things-she-carries-sol17-631/
Might I Have a Rose Ceremony?
https://amakowskiblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/might-i-have-a-rose-ceremony/
Thinking about my soles today! No Typo! http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2017/03/monday.html
I can’t believe this is Day 6 already! I have a very small little snippet of third grade conversation today. https://islandsofmysoul.com/2017/03/07/eavesdropping-snippet/
Not sure where the day went, but it’s over already and I’m not sure if I remembered to stop and breathe…
http://blogs.ksbe.edu/legerboc/2017/03/06/sol-day-6-dont-forget-to-breathe/
My students are taping tomorrow! I am excited!
https://middlemusingsblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/let-them-do/
Frustrating technology stole my words today.
https://ritadicarne.com/2017/03/06/frustration/
I could blog about dogs every day.
http://stumbleon.weebly.com/blog/anyone-who-knows-me-has-been-waiting-for-a-dog-post-atlass-first-bath
Chicken Noodle Soup https://kristinemblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/chicken-noodle-soup/
Greasing the gears tonight
http://sometimesfabuloussometimesfail.blogspot.com/2017/03/sometimes-we-need-new-grease.html
I’ve been busy on Twitter. Today is an appropriate time to take stock. http://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2017/03/united-tweets-of-america-36-sol17-story.html
How taking risks in my classroom began with an old sofa..
https://illgiveyouallthisandmore.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sofa-type-of-risk-sol-day-6/
Memories of my middle school best friend today on her 40th birthday. http://slowingdownthemoments.blogspot.com/2017/03/3617-sol17.html
Woah! I had to scroll down pretty far to post my slice! Yahoo! Lots of us here!
http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2017/03/books-books-and-more-books.html
Another “Destinyism” and a decision made. http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2017/03/another-destinyism-solc6.html
Day 6: Here’s to all the self-taught runners out there! ๐
http://lsmith0917.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-6-run-forrest-run-sol17.html
Just sitting here waiting for the tornado siren to start blowing…
https://insiderecessagain.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/storms-coming/
Not At Liberty to Share-
http://deb-frazier.blogspot.com/2017/03/not-at-liberty-to-share-solsc-day-6.html
“Well, you might change your mind after you hear this.”
http://fallhugs.blogspot.com/2017/03/accidental-findings.html
https://teachingmoore.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/sol17-landmarks-part-2/
http://naborsnook.blogspot.com/2017/03/laughter-on-monday-sol17.html
Monday ended up a fun day!
Bookshelf Therapy
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-day-6-bookshelf-therapy.html
It’s been a long day. Here’s a link with a blast to the past about my kitchen…
http://simplylearningtogether.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol-challenge-day-6-link-about-kitchens.html
Blessed to have my dog
http://shannanlee126.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-6-slice-of-life.html#.WL4VLTsrKUk
Day #6 Slice is a piece about learning about student learning https://write4todayblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/day-6-professional-reading/
Unexpected Visitor
https://mymainethoughtsblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/unexpected-visitor/
Water instead of Coke! http://sliceoflifewriting.weebly.com/blog/solc-slice-6
Post test de-stress: http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2017/03/post-test-de-stress.html?m=1
Homework… UGH!
http://threebrowneyedgirls.blogspot.com/2017/03/homework-oh-homework.html
The beauty of a moment…
http://tynealewis.com/blog/sol17-the-beauty-of-a-moment
https://smcninch.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/fresh-air-sol-6-2017/
Ms. Rush Rush slows down.
http://wp.me/s3cml8-whoa
For the Love of…BOOKS
https://kmurphy1027.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/book-love/
It’s always good to remember that stuff is just stuff, and that there is so much more to life than things.
https://laurenrenah.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/more-than-a-6-massage/
In this post, I share the power of my PLN:
http://likeneverbefore.edublogs.org/2017/03/06/connecting-with-warriors/
http://joodlesnowandthen.blogspot.com/2017/03/solsc-day-6-haiku-heaven.html
What is Haiku Heaven? Read this to find out ๐ ~JudyK
Just got stuck at Xfinity…for such a silly reason
https://jess2e28.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/waiting-for-xfinity/
I took her to the doctor today.
https://lisakeelerblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/a-trip-to-the-doctor/
Family history…
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2017/03/from-glasgow-to-baltimore.html
After that, I didn’t have to say a thing: https://teachingwithmrsclark.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/ready-to-launch-sol17/.
The hardest Child
https://confessionsofarealteacher.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-hardest-child/
I decided to check in with my OLW. http://sherlockesque.blogspot.com/2017/03/olw-so-far.html
My students can do hard things
http://sliceofclass.blogspot.com/2017/03/my-students-do-hard-things.html
Oh the things they say!
https://scribblesandstickies.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/five-foot-two/
Seeking Slices Where I Can!
http://ellensruminations.blogspot.com/2017/03/in-search-of-slicehere-is-what-i-found.html
Small premiums as a way to keep going: https://singlemomsofar.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/sol17-day-6-small-premiums/
Be Still…
https://etceteranwhatever.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/be-still/
Saw your question, donโt worry. This happens to many. We are never really sure why people who comment regularly are still stuck in moderation. You are not alone but I understand the frustration.
How to handle junk mail
https://surridgestuff.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol-mar-6-junk-mail/
Oops, forgot link! My first IMWAYR post – and a much-needed return to our daily classroom read-aloud time! http://love2learn4life.weebly.com/blog/its-monday-what-are-you-reading
Different Perspectives – Teaching
https://finaleinfifth.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/different-perspectives/
My first IMWAYR post – and a return to our beloved daily read-aloud time!
More secondhand books!
http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2017/03/slice-of-life-challenge-day-6.html
Day 6: Teacher AND Learner http://mindimusings.blogspot.com/2017/03/teacher-and-learner.html
Not feeling great. Won’t be able to read and comment as much today but hope to catch up. Today I needed this post, ‘Letter of Encouragement’
https://strasskt.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/letter-of-encouragement-slice-of-life-day-6/
Hand swollen. Ego intact. http://wp.me/p3eVyl-mJ
Be Still and refocus.
https://wordpress.com/post/sanguinepenguin23.wordpress.com/233
Day 6, thinking about skiing on ice.
https://writeanotherone.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/day-6-solsc-going-fast/
Poem
http://turningpagesinlifesstory.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/year-1-sol17-631/
Testament to a Farmer
http://survivedtoday.blogspot.com/2017/03/testament-to-farmer.html
Mulligan! Mulligan!
http://earhartsliceoflife.blogspot.com/2017/03/ennui.html
Saying good-bye to Uncle Jack today
https://dailyscribbles.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/day-is-done/
Today I took a personal day:
http://taxonomyofateacher.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol-challenge-day-6.html
https://grindingwithgraves.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/case-of-the-mondays/ Case of the mondays anyone?
When Monday Madness sets in it is time to go with the flow!
https://wordpress.com/post/writintime.wordpress.com/1647
Not much to say today, except I really need a break https://cflathers.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/i-need-a-break/
A short slice (with a pattern of 3)
https://pelicansandprose.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/march-6-2017/
Enjoyed being the “coachee” instead of the coach today!
http://lifeonewordatatime.blogspot.com/2017/03/problem-solving.html
Caring Kindergartners
https://llogean.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/the-new-kid/
Something very unimportant – the nail salon…
http://failingreatly.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-6-they-all-cant-be-winners.html
Retirement means cleaning out my room. What I’m sure will be a series, here’s installment one of The Purge http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2017/03/solsc-631-sol17-purge-begins.html
https://cthompson2014.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/genius/
https://kristalee11.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/so-this-came-in-the-mail-today/
I knew it was coming, but still!!! ๐
Behold! My newly-finished reading nook–because I am that kind of a reading nerd. ๐
https://riceandcoffee.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-ambiance-of-reading/
Spinning at Cyclebar is my new favorite obsession! http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2017/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-6-i-came.html
Enjoying daily life with my grandkids through technology.
https://sixtyseasons.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/daily-life/
It’s parent-teacher conference time again!
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2017/03/its-that-time-again.html
Don’t even go here unless you could possibly care about a laundry sink.
https://pencilonmybackporch.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/a-funny-decision-utility-sink/
Whew! I finally finished. Nun of This and Nun of That will appeal to those who appreciate Catholic school humor!
https://theauthorspurpose.com/2017/03/07/nun-of-this-nun-of-that-sol17/
https://bkitchen28.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/windows/
“Who is Wise? One Who Learns from Everyone.” ~Pirket Avot
https://wordpress.com/post/bridgebuilder18blog.wordpress.com/191
https://jenkotbressanelli.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/retro-show-and-tell/
Fuzzy buddies are met with excitement. ๐
http://readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2017/03/fuzzy-buddies-solc17.html
Taking a grateful pause…
https://dailysliceblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/3617/
Currently….
https://presentperfectblog.com/2017/03/06/6e-mars-actuellementcurrently/
Thanks Fran McVeigh, for one of my favorite go-to structures!
This slice lives out the sweet quote! I didn’t have a plan for a slice, but I began to write – enjoy!
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-6-what-is-blossoming.html
I wrote a poem today based on some ideas rattling around in my writing journal. Enjoy:
“Need” https://thehyphenatedlifeblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol17-need-a-poem/
Sharing a beautiful picture book today:
https://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/imwayr-solc17-the-crane-girl/
A former student released his homemade rap album:
http://themrshauptsteen.weebly.com/teacher-and-learner/sol17-day-6-album-of-the-year
I got a little creative with my slice today: http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2017/03/winters-wind.html
Popcorn
http://hattrickeducator.blogspot.com/2017/03/popcorn-sol17-6.html
Day 6 – Early Spring
https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/day-6-slice-of-life-challenge-early-spring/
on rainy Mondays http://thesassybibliophile.blogspot.com/2017/03/rainy-days-mondays-solsc-day-6.html
Slice 6 – the weather: https://tarahtesmer.wixsite.com/sliceoflife/single-post/2017/03/06/The-Weather
You can call me Nonna – or Nana – or Nanananananana…I lvoe them all!
http://keepingthewonderalive.blogspot.com/2017/03/nonnaor-nananana.html
The move…can be overwhelming but also exciting!
https://mbushsliceoflife.edublogs.org/2017/03/06/the-move/
A bit of frustration. Be back tomorrow!
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2017/03/maybe-tomorrow.html
Not quite what she expected:
http://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2017/03/defying-expectations.html
They’re back…College kids descending!
http://pbgsliceoflife.edublogs.org/2017/03/06/sol-day-6/
Cousin love:
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2017/03/cousins-solsc-day-6.html
Feeling muscles I forgot I had.
https://moonsnailsdaisiesmarmots.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-muscles/
The youngest will always be the baby
https://wordpresscom4256.wordpress.com/
My six-year-old has been extra afraid lately… https://triciaebarvia.org/2017/03/06/slice-of-life-6-whos-afraid-of-the-dark/
Watching my son fight the water makes me realize I need to go with the current a little more, too
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2017/03/fighting-water.html
Living in a home that isn’t yours can sometimes have its benefits!
http://imlivingmywords.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-six-of-thirty-one-not-my-slider.html
I have so little time to myself these days, I get mad at myself when I waste it.
https://shawndastories.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/i-did-it-again/
Did you watch that? http://shredsofmymind.blogspot.com/2017/03/solc-631-tv.html
Sneaking in my writing before I start the softball practice driving with Every morning…
http://enjoy-embracewriting.blogspot.com/2017/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge.html
http://kruegerslices.edublogs.org/2017/03/06/wedding-planning-expectation-vs-reality/
Wedding Planning: Expectation vs. Reality
SHHH, it’s a surprise!
https://sodamountainsandy.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/a-tree-house-finally/
My funny, and embarrassing story, about dialing 911.
https://teachingbychanceblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol-6-that-time-when-i-dialed-911/
http://misscampbellsliceoflife.blogspot.com/
When are we going to use some common sense? https://paisanoblogblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/what-really-counts/
The remix http://jwc123.weebly.com/home/twitter
Music for the Soul
https://room311news.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/music-for-the-soul/
6 Hershey kisses, 1 not-beach-body, 1 long day
https://everythingineedtoknowilearnedinkindergarten.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/6-hershey-kisses/
why didn’t I think of that?
https://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/what-a-great-idea-solc-2017-6/
Little Hands
http://wp.me/p7hLu1-fc
Haiku Sampler: Teaching a Third Grade Writer’s Circle from a New Slicer!
https://theapplesinmyorchard.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/haiku-sampler/
http://misscollins606.blogspot.com/2017/03/march-6th-2017-redo-poem.html
A redo poem for today…
https://larkinacrossthepond.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/6-days-later/
new year, new url, new me
https://livelovecoach.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol-challenge-day-6-bubble-guppies/
March 6: Thoughts on public education and how it’s one student’s golden ticket.
https://paperandpassion.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/march-sol17-day-6/
My daughter’s first loose tooth is a fine subject for a slice. http://maxsmarchmusings.blogspot.com/2017/03/solsc-6-loose-tooth.html
https://dailydoseofdennisblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/my-grandma/
I promise that reading this slice won’t be as boring as watching paint dry… http://mskraushaar.blogspot.com/2017/03/0631-fresh-coat-of-paint-sol17.html
Yippee!! I have badges, lots of badges! As always, I received my inspiration right here from this post. Thanks, Betsy.
http://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/2017/03/06/who-knows-sol17-day-6/
From drool to the very uncool!
http://loves2writealot.blogspot.com/2017/03/6-of-31.html
Already thinking about summer – would a teacher even take this class?
https://tinysliceofmylife.blogspot.com/2017/03/summer-2017.html
Lists
https://stepsintheliteracyjourney.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/lists/
I wrote about the sights and sounds at my local coffee shop: https://thedirigibleplum.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/9-am-coffee-shop-slice-of-life-631-sol17/
What I hear when I’m not listening…
http://wp.me/pPury-1Vh
Oh, what to do with all the papers and crafts and stuff at home?
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2017/03/pick-up-631-sol17.html
https://lfitzgerald2015.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/testing-season/
Need a book recommendations? Got some here! https://teachworkoutlove.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol-d6-amazing-reads/
Is there anything to eat?
https://wordjourneysite.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sunday-dinner-is-there-anything-to-eat/
https://penandpaper49.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/spring-dc-style/
Spring DC Style!
Sorry…this one is about math. ๐ https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/slice-of-life-6-overheard/
My Dream Home
http://lamaestraagradecida.weebly.com/
https://mcoop1st.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/curves/
just a to do list today, but happy to compose from the comfort of my own bed on Pulaski Day!
http://www.bigtimeliteracy.com/2017/03/sol17-6-to-do-list.html
Day 6 is about breaking down walls.
https://thirteenpoint1milestofit.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/insight/
http://dreaminwithdar.blogspot.com/2017/03/outside-in.html
Day 6 – A sneaky squirrel attacked my bird feeder this weekend!
https://mywritingjourney2017.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol-6-sneaky-squirrel/
Stuff…do we need to keep any of it?
https://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/stuff/
I just posted a link and I don’t see it. ๐
https://tallpinessite.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/slice-of-life-day-6-book-talks/
Visiting the vet…yet again…
https://sgeijer.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-vet/
Writing group tonight: https://deowriter.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/solsc17-631/
Preparing to launch the classroom challenge with my seventh graders …
http://www.thelogonauts.com/2017/03/solc6.html
– Katie @ The Logonauts
With props to Kwame Alexander for inspiring this post on just right books:
http://sliceoflisa.blogspot.com/2017/03/march-6-ode-to-author-to-reading-to.html
When Taco Tuesday becomes a crisis, no one needs to explain that evacuating the room is the best way to proceed, but sometimes it’s not so obvious.
https://pamlingelbach.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/march-6/
It’s Monday so let’s celebrate! http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2017/03/march-musings-6-celebratemonday.html
A real life spy thriller!
https://djvichos.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/spies/
A Wrinkle In….Technology?
http://volcanomouth.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-wrinkle-intechnology.html
Some anniversaries are celebrated with noise and hoopla. Some are quiet. This is a quiet one.
https://arjeha.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/an-anniversary-of-sorts/
https://laurielousviews.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/FAMILY
Sometimes it gets confusing.
https://caroline524.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/maybe-i-bit-off-too-much/
I wasn’t going to participate in the adult SOL challenge, but I really want to have my third graders try the SOLSC this year, so I’m a little late to the challenge! And it will be a challenge since I normally only post once or twice a week on my own blog!
For today’s slice, I am reflecting on my time in Varadero, Cuba: https://teachingwanderlust.com/2017/03/06/6641/
https://writing1973.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-moment/
The Moment!
The Hunt
https://visitingexcellence.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-hunt/
Thinking about the town my husband and I used to live in.
https://kmscheirer0624.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/drive-bythrough-town/
feeling philosophical this morning
http://chrisleish.weebly.com/blog/monday-morning
I spent some time reflecting on my writing life today.
https://wahooliteracyteacher.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/10-things-about-me-as-a-writer-sol17
Writing to a prompt.https://terierrol.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/things-i-know/
http://falconerslibrary.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol-6-change-of-plans.html
I wouldn’t usually have time to slice before work, but…
Remembering my grandma’s passing in this post.
http://responsiveliteracy.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-fudge-and-hard-candies.html
My 11 year-old and socks… ๐
https://jenniebblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol-6-socks/
I said I would never be THAT mom.
http://justjantz.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-6-i-said-i-wouldnt-be-that-mom.html
My word: irritated. Not the most positive, so beware! ๐
https://iowaconflictedteacher.com/2017/03/06/sol17-challenge-day-6-irritation/
Where do all these people go every day? Pondering the traffic in our neighborhood.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2017/03/march-sol-631-traffic-in-our.html
What a blessed life I live.
https://teacherbydaymombynight.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-love-of-a-sibling/
It’s Monday! What are you reading? http://mrstaylorstales.blogspot.com/2017/03/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
Last year my mom moved into an assisted living facility in my town. Since that time, we have made a point to have Sunday dinner with her. Last night was no exception.
http://abregan.blogspot.com/2017/03/welcome-to-sunday-dinner.html
Ok, I guess I’ll be the writing lady
https://murphyslawblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/day-6-the-writing-lady/
Have you ever just seen something so beautiful you just want to squeeze it to pieces?
https://jet197.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/cardinal-life
Here is Janet’s correct link: https://jet197.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/cardinal-life/
Thank you Michelle!
https://ahansen609.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/doors/
Sometimes we need to be forced to pause, whether we like it or not.
https://justjantos.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/pause/
Wouldn’t you like 15 more minutes on Monday? https://romeolitcoach.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/15-more-minutes-march-6-sol17/
Eating Out with Kids
https://athorns.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/eating-out/
My experience this weekend in Portland’s Rose City Yarn Crawl
https://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/2017-rose-city-yarn-crawl/
E is for exercise – I am making a commitment. Wish me well.
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/march-slice-of-life-day-6-e/
Troubles…..Transitioning from Sunday to Monday
https://vanessaw2007.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/transitioning/
I break my own rule three times, but discover today’s slice in the process.
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol-631-discoveries-while-breaking-rules.html
https://tammysreadinglife.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol-6-commutes/
My commute
Sharing a few new picture books: http://www.teacherdance.org/2017/03/monday-reading-plus-solc-631.html
Enjoy the sunny Monday! New post on day 6: Are You in a Relationship? https://exploringwonderingwriting.wordpress.com/
So, I don’t write poetry, except I guess I do. Sort of. Gotta keep the Poemy Monday tradition going. Here’s today’s stab it…
https://kkoehlerblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/2017-poemy-monday-the-first/
What secrets can a license plate reveal?
https://imaginethepossibilitiesblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/frsh-air-not-a-typo/
Inspired by my daughter: a love letter to myself
http://themagicofreflection.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-day-6-love-letter-to-myself.html
http://wp.me/p6nQS4-8s Me? A writer? Naw, you’re kidding me!
“6:41am”
https://writereadlearn.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/641am/
The wisdom of a 5-year old poet. https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/snow-squirrels-and-sonya-sol17/
Love the badge – thanks TWT!
Is this the dreaded day?
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2017/03/is-this-dreaded-day.html
A slice written from bed on my phone. In the moment. https://ccahilldotcom.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/this-moment/
Snuggle Saturday – snuggling with my son at Shabbat services, I’ll take it!
https://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/snuggle-saturday-reprise-solc-6-of-31/
Monday can be rough. I am choosing gratitude today. https://themhayskids.com/2017/03/06/on-this-monday/
Art Talk: A Discussion of Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks”
https://evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2017/03/art-talk-discussion-of-edward-hoppers.html?m=1
Some of the best PD happens online from my couch.
https://shaggerspicchu.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/wait-what-should-i-do/
A reflection of all the advice I have been given this year
10 things you should know about my Husband
https://thirdmusings.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/10-things/
#SOL17 โ Day 6 โ Days 2-4 In Country, https://aileenhower.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol17-day-6-days-2-4-in-country/
Today’s #SOL17 is in the form of a photo essay. I took these photos yesterday: A Walk on the Beach. http://briankissel.weebly.com/brians-blurbs/a-walk-on-the-beach-photo-essay-sol17-post-6
Today’s slice belongs to someone else: https://itsaboutmakingspace.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/someone-elses-slice/
The Earth Moved … experiencing life in Ecuador http://alicenine.net/the-earth-moved/
Mondays…
https://mlb1202.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/solsc-day-6-its-monday
Day 6- My take on our nightly ritual
https://kdiez39.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/baby-bath-time/
The way of memories…Tea Time
http://maryannreilly.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-tea-time.html
Little boys and a shoe store… How’d it all go?
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2017/03/6-shoes.html
I have a case of the Mondays today! https://learningloveandliterature.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/every-other-day-of-the-week-is-fine/
Thinking about my most important job, being a mom. http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2017/03/my-most-important-job-slice-of-life-3617.html
A Woman of All Seasons (In One Week) http://wiredlikethat.blogspot.ca/2017/03/a-woman-of-all-seasons-in-one-week.html
Closing a book or starting a new chapter? The ‘in-between’ for my #SOL17 today. https://litcoachlady.com/2017/03/06/a-series-of-fortunate-events/
Tried a couple of new recipes last night. Yum or Yuk?
https://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/day-6-eat-the-rainbow/
Finding common ground https://ureadiread.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/to-the-gentleman-who-felt-disrespected-and-dismissed-slice-of-life-challenge-day-6/
Part 2 -The Reunion
https://reflectwriteshare.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-reunion/
A slice of a craft festival this weekend. https://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/sol-6-a-slice-of-a-craft-festival/
Anecdotes are a wonderful way to teach students to build content. https://lynnedorfmanblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/using-anecdotes-in-our-writing/
Don’t you just love the moments when an entire room canโt stop laughing?
https://wonder864.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/you-had-to-be-there/
A story inspired by a photo of my 3-year old self.
https://readandwritebysally.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/march-6-thoughts-about-a-photo/
Here I am complaining again. . . https://onathought.com/2017/03/06/sol17-march-6-a-slice-of-complaint/
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Time never seems to work the way I think!
https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/tick-tick-tick/
An Unwelcome Wake-up Call
https://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/an-unwelcome-wake-up-call/
Thinking about two ways to look at the weather
http://coachbsreflections.blogspot.com/2017/03/weather-or-whether.html
The Donald is Invading my dreams… NO!!!!! https://digitalbonnie.me/2017/03/06/letters-to-tuvia-y2sol17-day-6-just-walking-3-6-17/
I reread a really good book over the weekend. http://tworeflectiveteachers.blogspot.com/2017/03/slice-6-of-31-sol17-combining-imwayr.html
When we talk, we talk about….
http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2017/03/talk.html
I got used to having Sunday mornings to myself. Now that our second child is here, Sunday mornings are no longer all about me.
https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/sunday-mornings/
Kindness, even the littlest thing, goes a long way
https://writing328.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/the-littlest-thing/
Something wasn’t breathing at our house and I am sure it is not what you think it might be!
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2017/03/mom-its-not-breathing-sol17.html
Day 6 – Missed the boat, but jumping in when I can! http://writingmomentum.blogspot.com/2017/03/missing-boat-confessions-of-slice-of.html
I did not inherit the gift of foreign gab: http://horizon51.blogspot.com/2017/03/2017-solc-day-6-speaking-in-tongues.html
https://dianeandlynne.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/for-grace/
Book Ordering Crunch – Spy Skills
https://johnrereads.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/book-ordering-crunch-spy-skills/
One of my favorite “go to formats” for a quick and easy slice to begin the new work week- “Currently”
https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/solsc17-currently/
Wednesday is a Day without Women. While it does feel right to stay home, may we can make a statement.
https://readingteachsu.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/thoughts-on-a-day-without-women/
The latest book I read with my 6th grade son.
http://elementaryreflections.blogspot.com/2017/03/reading-with-my-son.html
My daughter has decided that parenting is exhausting:
http://sweetwritinglife.blogspot.com/2017/03/pretend-parenting-sol-30617.html
Thinking about how children can read like writers today.
https://poonam1.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/eating-like-a-chef-reading-like-a-writer/
Day 6 – Sometimes birthday plans change… https://lannyball.com/2017/03/06/day-6-sol17/
Busy productive weeken
https://showgem.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/busy-busy-busy/
I am going to have to say no today.
https://wordpress.com/post/mypug.blog/148
A slice of my reading life:
https://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/sol-17-imwayr-if-you-were-the-moon/
Nostalgia. Thinking about things I miss… http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2017/03/nostalgia.html
When they are learning to talk, the world is an excitig place!
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-day-6-shoos-and-gam-mes.html
On Marigolds: https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/on-marigolds/
Slice of Life (Day Six): Recording in the Home Studio
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2017/03/06/slice-of-life-day-six-recording-in-the-home-studio/
Kevin
Our class is focussing on building community and so we have employed the ants, or tried to. https://thebeachpapers.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/ant-harvesting/
Trying a new type of lead, led the way into my slice:
http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=4406
Clare
I really meant to get a lot of work done this weekend, but…
https://mbhmaine.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/good-intentions/
A short slice, sharing the “truest sentence” I’ve ever seen:
https://litbitsandpieces.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/writing-the-truth/
For all those that struggle with Mondays, here’s a reason to celebrate!
https://runreadmom.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/oh-happy-day/
http://seiklused88.blogspot.com.ee/2017/03/this-is-my-school-desk.html
My messy school desk.
Tea brought back memories- short poem
http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-6-cup-of-tea-and-memories-sol17.html?m=1
A big slice of life today.
https://mollykirkblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/solsc-march-6-2017/
Sunday mornings, getting up and walking the dog https://maestradl.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/8-am-sunday/
Transitions. No matter what, they are sticky.
https://jarhartz.com/2017/03/06/day-6-the-trouble-with-transitions/
I signed up for a conference (not educational). When I showed up I thought I had made a mistake. https://justforamonth.blogspot.com.ee/2017/03/out-of-place.html
It’s great to be part of meaningful change around the teaching of writing
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2017/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-march-6.html
Rising above the inherent stress of PARCC testing this week.
https://dashthebook.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/speak-life-in-the-parcc/
Today I knew what I wanted to write about…the 5th anniversary of my daughter’s replacement heart valve. A very special day.
https://barbarasut.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/happy-5th-birthday-to-flo-my-daughters-heart-valve/
Nevertheless the People of Montana Persist. Writing and photograhy that tell about the land. http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2017/03/nevertheless-people-of-montana-persist.html
Room 202 https://thereisabookforthat.com/2017/03/05/room-202-slice-of-life-6/ How is it that my new classroom feels so much like home?
No one said having a Masters +4 years in a PhD student made me smart: http://wp.me/p14eyw-1CK
*as a PhD student
Thinking today about why it’s not necessary to always go “over the top”
https://readreflectteach.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/sol17-day-6-when-less-is-more/
6th March- Ghana’s Independence Day and it’s the 60th Anniversary today!
http://juliettesgifts.blogspot.com/2017/03/still-growing-dependence-state-of.html