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Also, a message from Amanda Villagomez:
Since first hearing about Ali Edwards right here on Two Writing Teachers as Stacey and Ruth talked about her in connection with One Little Word, I have been impressed with Ali’s thoughts and ideas for documenting everyday life. This summer she is teaching a Big Picture Classes workshop called Hello Story. I think it will be a perfect fit for members of the Slice of Life Story community and am happy to be hosting a giveaway for a spot in her class (a $99 value). You can hear more about the class and enter to win by clicking here.
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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Have any of you created a page (called a lens) on Squidoo? On Tuesday, I posted my first lens, which offers science ideas for teachers or really cool parents. It was a lot of fun to create, and I hope the ideas will be useful to anyone who wants to add more hands-on activities to their science instruction. I had taught high school English/Language Arts for over a decade when I was surprised to find out last year that I also would be teaching middle school science. Egads! This piece chronicles some of our adventures throughout the year. Checkout the end-of-the-year alien video that I created for my eighth graders. Also, I promote writing across the curriculum We used interactive science journals.
Do you ever find yourself frustrated and questioning a choice you made only to later connect the dots and understand the inherent value in what you chose?
Ever see parents giving their kids carte blanche to run around a bookstore, tearing down books from the shelves and generally wreaking havoc? I’ve vowed that won’t become my kid… no matter what.
This morning I didn’t write, I played Littlest Pet Shop for 3 hours and 14 minutes, then I wrote. I wanted to show my ten year old daughter I loved her more than writing.
Schools in NYS finish at the end of this week. Today I write about a special Writers’ Celebration that I attended last week. Writing makes a difference. We make a difference.
I know many have felt loss in our community…we are all still reeling from the loss of my mother-in-law. Writing is really helping me process, kind of amazing that it can flow out in a simple repeated line. xo
First time posting as I hope to use blogging to kick start my own writing in and out of the classroom. Thanks to Linda Baie for her help getting started. This slice of life relates to traveling on extended school trips with middle school students, which I am lucky enough to do several times a year. http://teachingfrombehind.blogspot.com
Hmmm…the link did not appear on my previous post (although clicking on my name would take you to my Squidoo page.
http://www.squidoo.com/exploring-the-world-through-the-lens-of-a-teacher-and-lifelong-learner
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Have any of you created a page (called a lens) on Squidoo? On Tuesday, I posted my first lens, which offers science ideas for teachers or really cool parents. It was a lot of fun to create, and I hope the ideas will be useful to anyone who wants to add more hands-on activities to their science instruction. I had taught high school English/Language Arts for over a decade when I was surprised to find out last year that I also would be teaching middle school science. Egads! This piece chronicles some of our adventures throughout the year. Checkout the end-of-the-year alien video that I created for my eighth graders. Also, I promote writing across the curriculum We used interactive science journals.
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“When we are available to the task at hand, the task eases.”
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2013/06/calendar-wisdom.html
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Formerly a chalked poem stanza, formerly a muddled mess on my notebook page, formerly mini slices of life that came together…this completed my day.
http://ithinkinpoems.blogspot.com/2013/06/earths-rhythm.html
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The first adventure on my summer travels!
http://teachtoinspire.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/a-southern-love-story/
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http://peanutrwco.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/what-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up/
A conversation with a three year old.
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The importance of having creativity in the classroom
http://larkinsthoughts.blogspot.com/2013/06/slice2013.html
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http://elle1955.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/under-construction/
Today I started with one memory and turned to another. Funny how that happens.
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http://erinj7.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/ive-been-waiting-for-this-2/
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Today I Love tenacity…here is my cousin Blaine’s story.
http://triciaeaton.blogspot.com/2013/06/today-i-love-tenacityslice-of-life.html
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Adoption http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2013/06/i-heart-adoption.html
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http://workingovertime-gina.blogspot.com/2013/06/family-rules.html
Family rules~
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Do you ever find yourself frustrated and questioning a choice you made only to later connect the dots and understand the inherent value in what you chose?
http://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/i-choose-this/
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A very brief post about the end of year…my apologies – more reflective writing to follow this summer!!
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2013/06/tuesday-sol-end-of-year_18.html
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I discovered the BEST WRITING PLACE EVER last week’s local Writing Project retreat, and it helped me craft a careful snapshot of my time writing there:
http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2013/06/retreating-into-writing.html
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http://archermom.blogspot.com/2013/06/home.html
Thoughts on what is “home.”
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Excited for the AllWrite!!! Summer Institute
http://booksavors.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/solc-tomorrow/
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Today’s slice is a poem about the blue heron we often see at the pond as we come and go from our neighborhood.
http://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/blue-heron/
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In response to the numerous resignation letters & videos going around the internet written by educators, my post today is WHY I STAY.
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2013/06/slice-of-life-why-i-stay.html
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adrift in the summer and setting a course:
http://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/drifting-along/
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http://enbuscadeequilibrio.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-i-need-to-hear-right-now-slice-of.html
Thinking about the words I need to keep telling myself.
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Working with young writers = a very tired me!
http://sliceoflifewriting.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/worn-out/
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Sometimes what you set out to write doesn’t always come out the way you intended…and that’s OK. http://ccahilldotcom.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/our-doctor/
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Post is a little disjointed as I’m writing this during breaks in my conference, but it will do for today, because I at least wrote! http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2013/06/concert-in-park.html
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http://kkoehlerblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/good-luck-kisses/
The best good luck kiss in the world. According to my almost four year old daughter. So that’s not saying much about its cleanliness. 🙂
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Stepping our of Our Comfort Zones I’m teaching an Advanced Summer Institute with Columbus Area Writing Project. I would love to have comments with advice to new bloggers. (Tomorrow is blogging day…lots of people want to try, but are a little worried). Thanks! http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2013/06/stepping-out-of-our-comfort-zones-slice.html
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I’m glad these days don’t happen very often, but when they do…
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2013/06/just-tuesday.html
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Teachers Write starts next Monday.
http://payanwriting.blogspot.com/2013/06/slice-of-life-teachers-write-618.html
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Ever see parents giving their kids carte blanche to run around a bookstore, tearing down books from the shelves and generally wreaking havoc? I’ve vowed that won’t become my kid… no matter what.
http://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/bookstoresarenotplaygrounds
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This morning I didn’t write, I played Littlest Pet Shop for 3 hours and 14 minutes, then I wrote. I wanted to show my ten year old daughter I loved her more than writing.
http://www.ipaintiwrite.com/2013/06/18/what-is-really-important-in-life/
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Whew I think it’s getting easier.
http://www.klingercafe.com/2013/06/its-no-walk-in-park-sol.html
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Here’s a slice about messing up and being thankful for grace. http://ruthayreswrites.blogspot.com/2013/06/grace.html
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Summer is less stress, but still busy 🙂 http://echointhememory.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/slice-of-life-tuesdays/
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Hi Everyone! I’m linking up for my friend and colleague today! I suspect his link was swallowed by the spam monster! Take a look at his ideas about traveling with his middle school class of teens! http://teachingfrombehind.blogspot.com/2013/06/slice-of-life-june-18-2013-traveling.html
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And forgot to tell that he’s a first time slicer!
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I just approved Max’s comment. He’s fifth from the bottom — a first timer and an early bird too!
Ruth
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end of a school year, a lonely island, a wild boar, and summer plans
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2013/06/on-lonely-island.html
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Saying goodbye to a wonderful colleague… also a member of our SOL community: http://tmsteach.blogspot.com/2013/06/slice-of-life-tuesday-bidding-treasured.html
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if you care about early childhood – please take note
http://binthinkin.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/link-to-watch/
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the writing prompts from my sister’s letter continue
http://otterlanding.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/nothing-will-stop-sea-tea-and-pee-in-england/
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Summer learning, even on vacation! http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2013/06/summer-learning.html
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Dreading my morning run brings up memories of my students… http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2013/06/slice-of-life-lessons-from-run.html
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The Wedding
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-wedding.html
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Finding the right book and a writing lesson
http://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/finding-the-right-book-and-a-writing-lesson/
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The Habit of Truth, being true to myself and a Mary Oliver poem. http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/the-habit-of-truth/
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Today’s post is all about making progress at our house, on little and big things.
http://www.readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2013/06/progress.html?m=1
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Let the road trip and family trip begin!
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2013/06/sols-road-trip.html
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Schools in NYS finish at the end of this week. Today I write about a special Writers’ Celebration that I attended last week. Writing makes a difference. We make a difference.
http://show–nottell.blogspot.com/2013/06/ordinary-herosextraordinary-impact.html
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Trying to get back in the slice habit. Today I consider summer. http://mindimusings.blogspot.com/2013/06/summer.html
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Today’s slice is a poem in honor of my daughers 15th birthday:
http://kaymcgriff.edublogs.org/2013/06/18/piano-girl/
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Worrying is part of the job!!
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2013/06/worrying-is-part-of-job-slice-of-life.html
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First slice in a few weeks – and it’ll be a few weeks until my next since I leave for Ireland Friday! Today’s was written while waiting..
http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/06/left-out.html “Left Out”
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Sister Love
http://www.mymommyreads.com/2013/06/sisters.html
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http://mrsla-musings.blogspot.com
End of the year frustrations.
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History
http://showgem.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/family-stories/
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I know many have felt loss in our community…we are all still reeling from the loss of my mother-in-law. Writing is really helping me process, kind of amazing that it can flow out in a simple repeated line. xo
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Morning Slicers, Wild Tuesday Ahead 🙂 http://blkdrama.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=4885&action=edit&message=6&postpost=v2
Bonnie
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Max wanted to write today to share a story about His Hero.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2013/06/tuesday-solsc-61813-my-dads-hero.html
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Last day if school. Reflecting on the past year.
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/it-is-time-to-say-goodbyeto-another-year.html
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My first slice since the end of March! The reply I gave to the Toast to the Teachers at our grad banquet a couple of weeks ago.
http://birdsandtreesofthemind.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/grad-reply-2013/
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First time posting as I hope to use blogging to kick start my own writing in and out of the classroom. Thanks to Linda Baie for her help getting started. This slice of life relates to traveling on extended school trips with middle school students, which I am lucky enough to do several times a year. http://teachingfrombehind.blogspot.com
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An attitude can change so quickly when someone says something nice.
http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/she-made-my-day/
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A small bit of my workshop with Peter Johnston last week. It was a terrific day! http://teacherdance.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-little-bit-of-peter-h-johnston.html And, please welcome my friend and colleague, first time slicer. I’ll let him post, but his blog is titled “Teaching From Behind”!
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http://chasingstories.wordpress.com/2013/06/17/summer-slice-1/
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Bubbles floating away…how many times did it take?
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2013/06/on-bubbles-and-modeling.html?m=1
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http://skirt.com/lastunicorngirl80/blog/not-traveling-much-summer-how-still-have-adventures
I am posting for my KMWP friend–this is her first time blogging with us. Welcome Margaret.
Want some innovative ideas for not going anywhere but still vacationing–check it out!
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