BE INSPIRED:
Ona Feinberg (@OnaFeinberg) is another newcomer to our month-long challenge. She recently wrote “Balance,” which is about the push-pull of parenthood and being a teacher. She captured the true words her four year-old son said, as well as her reactions, which make this slice of life so powerful.
If home-work life balance is something you’d like to write about today, then read Ona’s slice of life story for a little inspiration.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:
- Remember to fill out the Google Form on Dana’s post if you took on the commenting challenge over the weekend. Click here to fill out the form.
- Use the SAME email/username information on all of your March comments.
- Post ONE permalink to your slice of life story by 11:59 p.m. EDT to be in the running for a prize.
- Use #sol14 for tweets about Slice of Life Story Challenge.
- Questions? Contact one of our concierges:
- A – M last names: LeAnn Carpenter (aka: Elsie) – leannecarpenter[at]sbcglobal[dot]net.
- N– Z last names: Amanda Villagomez (aka: Mrs. V.) – amandavillagomez[at]gmail[dot]com.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
- 2014 Support Team
- Getting Started (infographic)
- Prize Information and Late Starters Prize Info
- Slice of Life Information Page
Spent a day with teachers – http://desreadsandwrites.blogspot.com/2014/03/colleagues.html
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The art of losing.
http://msikking.edublogs.org/2014/03/25/the-art-of-losing/
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Post 25: Just under the wire
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Exhausted after a long day of conferences
http://primarywordbyword.blogspot.com/2014/03/20-conferences-2531.html
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Day 25… This is getting difficult. Not a stellar slice tonight, a quick reflection on our “pet” deer!
http://morethanblueberries.blogspot.ca/2014/03/life-in-forest.html?m=1
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I’ve been thinking about vanity plates and bumper stickers for a long time, but it took a Tuesday to get me writing about them. Does your car reveal who you are?
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I was so tired, I fell asleep about 4 times writing this. It’s me, speaking up about how I want to spend my time. http://onathought.com/2014/03/25/sol14-march-25-how-do-you-want-to-spend-your-time/
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New Post: A Close Reading Example: Let it Go
http://learningisgrowing.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/a-close-reading-example-let-it-go/
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a little poem–maybe
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Delicious
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http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-25.html
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Being muse less is not amusing….here is a short poem about being devoid of thought:
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Such a privilege!
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2014/03/i-meet-in-cafeteria-first-week-of-school.html
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I feel I’ve barely blogged the past three days; however, we got a family literacy grant routed through university, and I had a wonderful day of LLI training today.
I will get more small momentish and find my narrator voice soon.
http://wp.me/p3cml8-bN
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Enjoyed the process of putting together this piece tonight.
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2014/03/25/connections-solsc-2531/
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Reading Plans are Being Made
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-25-of-31-reading-plans-are-being.html
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L offers up another fairy story at the last minute:
http://tinyreader.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-25-sol-story-challenge-fairyland.html
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Pondering commitment…
http://writeaboutanythin.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-25-of-31-commitment.html
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Day 25: Dazzled
http://meandmysoliloquy.blogspot.com/2014/03/dazzled.html?m=1
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An English major visits the Science and Math building
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Hoping to inspire one one student at a time…
http://reederama.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-surprising-discovering.html
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http://blazelearningandteaching.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/817/ How reliable is a 25 year old memory?
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Blogging after parent teacher conferences=short slice!
http://lifeontherunshari.blogspot.com/2014/03/whirlwind.html
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I’m a product junkie, but this one really looks good … http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/mama-wants-a-brand-new-bag/
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I’m stumped http://iowatobrisbane.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/solsc-day-twenty-five-stumped/
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It’s more feast or famine in my library, rather than a continuous balance: http://morebooksthantime.blogspot.com/2014/03/solc-2014-day-twenty-five-ebb-and-flow_25.html
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Student wows and woes
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After a “flash blizzard” this afternoon, I decided to write a poem about Spring.
http://teachingandlearning-carr.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-day-25-come-home-spring.html
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http://archermom.blogspot.com/2014/03/its-almost-here.html
An attempt at counting down days to Spring Break. A very lame attempt and I’m too tired to fix now so let’s say it’s a handful of poem seeds. 🙂
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The hard part about posting late is scrolling down to the bottom! So many people slicing so exciting! I did a little poetry inspired by a post from one of my students.
http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2014/03/addicted.html
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A little people-watching: http://www.qualityeducator.net/blog/people-watching/
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A job well done.
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My fast and furious, but perfect-for-me-in-this-moment, attempt at a book spine poem, which I love playing with so much! http://jenbaum-laughoftenlovemuch.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-25-bookspine-poem.html
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A night I will NEVER forget.
http://alittlefaithandalotofheart.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-night-to-remember.html?m=1
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I met with fellow Slicer, Amy Rudd today all because of a Tuesday tradition that started 3 years ago. http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2014/03/25-of-31-slice-of-life-all-because-of.html
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Searching for the Balance between Nurse and Wife
http://debfrazier.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-25-searching-for.html
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Me and my Pinterest Problems.
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Feeling “vacation friendly” this week:
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2014/03/vacation-friendly-sol-march-25.html
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I’m a proud band mom!
http://readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2014/03/proud-band-mom-solc-25.html?m=1
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The benefits of a home-cooked meal.
http://buckeyegrl.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/day-25.html
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The benefit of home cooked dinner.
http://buckeyegrl.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/day-25.html
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A Little Sun and a Little Run
http://www.nothing2read.com/2014/03/a-little-sun-and-little-run.html
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Dancing with my preschool daughter!
http://teachingfrombehind.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-25-of-31-dance-party-and-fairy.html
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A happy birthday slice about my son.
http://pelicansandprose.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/march-25-2014/
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Peas for Dinner
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Home is Where You Are!
http://imaginethatcrystalbrooks.blogspot.com/
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Successful day with technology: Reflections!
http://mrsshulerssixthgrade.blogspot.com/2014/03/successful-day-with-technology.html
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The possiblities of Pinterest
http://waggonerwhim.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-25.html
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Realization
http://throighmyeyes.blogspot.com/2014/03/realization.html
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Spring Walk
http://survivedtoday.blogspot.com/2014/03/spring-walk.html
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Lacking inspiration –
http://sunsandstone.blogspot.com/2014/03/nothing-to-talk-about_25.html
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http://readingteacherwrites.com/2014/03/25/day-25-solsc-s…tory-challenge/
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Every day I make decision that shape who I am… More or Less
http://firstgradedelight.blogspot.com/2014/03/more-or-less-slice-of-life.html
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This challenge has taught me writing perseverance as I am finding places to write that I wouldn’t have considered before.
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Here is Day 25 of my first SOLC! Today, I reflect on a real-world experiences, connecting them to methods of instruction in the classroom.
http://inspiringaloveofreading.blogspot.com/2014/03/real-world-experiences.html
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Balance
http://tcubed-technologyteachingteachers.blogspot.com/2014/03/balance.html
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http://wp.me/p28u6D-7p Technology and me…
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Last night’s #engchat inspired me to start another challenge. It’s an “easy” one. You should join the fun! 100 Words, 100 Days http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2014/03/2531-100-words-100-days.html
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A way in with math.
http://wearthecape.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-ineffability.html
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Modern technology + some good old-fashioned invented spelling…
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2014/03/google-it-slice-2531.html
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Don’t ever take your feet for granted…
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Writing is thinking and helps me to solve problems.
http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2014/03/another-challenge.html
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A post about commenting. How do you decide who gets a comment. I am playing a game tonight. Will you join in? http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2014/03/commenting.html
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LOVE this idea!
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Remembering a friend
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-moment.html
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Well tonight I am feeling a bit of an imbalance. . . so I am writing through it and hoping for a little peace and quiet soon :)))
http://parentingandpedagogy.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-week-of-running.html
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Excluded
http://nessasnoise.blogspot.com/2014/03/excluded.html
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We got talking about homework today…and then I had an epiphany. I really don’t know how much I assign. I mean, I like to think I do and that I am sensitive to it, but the reality is I don’t. Few of us do.
http://walkthewalkblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-is-packed-into-twelve-or-thirteen.html
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Spring? Break (a poem)
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-spring-break-25-of-31.html
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A little bit of growth in my life:
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http://simplylearningtogether.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol14-another-slice-of-why-i-love-first.html
I’m so glad I waited until the end of the day to post. 🙂
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http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2014/03/traditions-rituals-and-routines.html
A day to cherish traditions, rituals and routines…
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I used today’s inspiration for inspiration…
http://rdgtchr.blogspot.com/2014/03/walking-in.html
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I can not even believe I’m sharing this story today. I blame Betsy. 😉
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-25-heart-wrenching-tale.html
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Tired of snow? Me, too, until it rekindled some warm memories. Day 25– http://everystudenteveryday.blogspot.com/2014/03/and-miles-to-go-before-i-sleep.html
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I almost Gave Up: http://whataboutariana.edublogs.org/?p=158
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It’s great to be wanted http://www.klingercafe.com/2014/03/a-day-full-of-cuteness-sol14-25.html
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Today I Love Acrostic Poems! Really, truly, I do…honestly. 😉
http://triciaeaton.blogspot.com/2014/03/today-i-love-acrostic-poemsreally-slice.html
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So fun to read about spring break on everyone’s posts- we all have different breaks; some just back, and some, like me, counting the days
http://chrisleish.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/spring-break-in-view.html
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My gym relationship…http://jess2e28.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/i-3-the-gym-sometimes/
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News, News, News! http://techencounter.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/notable-news-sites/
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Magic
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One of those days…
http://pursuit-of-sanity.blogspot.com/2014/03/one-of-those-days.html?m=1
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A snowy day at school! http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-25-snowy-school-day.html
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SOL 25/31: The Wall
http://kamsreading.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-2531-wall.html
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Looping with 7th-8th graders:
http://bigtimeliteracy.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-25-cant-let-them-go.html
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My Literacy Story–this piece can stand alone, or you can read Part One (from yesterday) first. Either way, it works!
http://literacycoachingthoughts.blogspot.com/2014/03/i-know-now-what-i-knew-then-part-two.html#links
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The best part about traveling!! Trying to keep up with my slices while on break…
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AN Alternative Teacher Evaluation suggested by Keynote, Kathy Collins
http://mywritingstoriesbysally.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-25-kathy-collins-suggests.html
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No deep thoughts today. Too busy scoring caffeine…
http://jmk11.blogspot.com/2014/03/caffeine.html
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I recently read “Seedfolks” for the first time, and as I thought about it today I came to an interesting conclusion: http://smilingallthewhile.blogspot.com/2014/03/seedfolks.html
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An evening in Brooklyn:
http://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/solc-2014-an-evening-in-brooklyn/
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The month is coming to an end, and so is the bicycle tour: http://thirdandrosedale.blogspot.com/2014/03/on-ending-tour.html
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Back with 6ht grade Slicers http://wp.me/p3Gehh-fQ
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Cecily’s cupcake escapades
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A routine visit to the gym turned exciting when my “trusty” gym lock refused to open!
http://writingwithoutaniche.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-case-of-lock-that-refused-to-open.html
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I thought I didn’t have any writing ideas today… and then I looked out the window. OMG. http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2014/03/seriously.html
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Randomness: http://jenniebblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/randomness/
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A rite of passage. Saying goodbye to a beloved coach.
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A video to help 6th graders overcome writer’s block http://kristinemblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/24/writers-block-2/
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Ahhh…the spelling dilemma…http://kristinemblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/lesson-in-spelling/
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A strength and a curse…http://debllairson.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-curse-of-being-visual-person.html
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Hard to “work” at home with baby in the next room!
http://annagratzliteracy.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-slice-of-life-story-challenge-day_25.html
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Inspired by Jen Baum to create my own “Taxonomy of Favorite Things”
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Spring break: http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2014/03/spring-break.html
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Tumbling through books – a silver of my reading life
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Should language be the star of our writing or is there something more important?
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Keeping Peter Elbow close at hand today – http://etceteraward.blogspot.com/2014/03/keeping-elbow-close-at-hand.html
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Today was our last day of school before our (delayed by snow days) Spring Break. One student had an unusual answer to the usual question, “What are you doing during break?”
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Ezra, Hiragana, and Me — Compressing Poetry
http://projectchameleon.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol14-ezra-hiragana-and-me-compressing.html
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A little SOL in honor of the last week of March Slice of Life
http://valsgalore.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-and-proud.html
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Teacher’s kids are The Worst:
http://butlerbin2013.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/teachers-kids-are-the-worst/
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Another birthday party survived.
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2014/03/another-classmate-birthday-party.html
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Thinking about all of the amazing things happening in classrooms across the country http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-what-awesome-stuff-is.html
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http://readwritethinkgrow.blogspot.com/2014/03/swim-anyway-solsc-2014-2430.html
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http://dreaminwithdar.blogspot.com/2014/03/so-good-its-got-to-be-kool.html
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Five Monday Morning Routines:
http://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/slice-of-life-march-challenge-march-25th-2014-five-monday-morning-routines/
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Did you ever wonder what doctors and nurses talk about while they ar working on someone in the OR?
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I hate cleaning the shower…
http://goo.gl/LJN6p6
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Sometimes I wish I could video tape what I say in my sleep.
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We had a fight. My daughter and I.
http://dianesweeney.com/love-eva/
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Bee Serious http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2014/03/bee-serious.html
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Day 25 is a slice about another set of cousins. http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-challenge-day-25-aunt.html
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Looking forward to spending time in Nepal next week…
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thinking about my ‘one word’ and it is kind of about balance
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It turns out that one of the most important lessons I learned at work happened when I was 16.
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Are Names important?
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What do you write when you run completely out of ideas?
http://kaymcgriff.edublogs.org/2014/03/25/totally-uninspired/
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Some thoughts about taking a standardized test
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Explaining the source of my weaving project: http://www.teacherdance.org/2014/03/weaving-for-memories.html
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Day 25- Unexpected friendships
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Smacked at the Snack Shack http://jwc123.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/the-snack-shack-a-cautionary-tale.html
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My children challenge me http://thekingzooandfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2014/03/goodie-bags.html
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“The Dystonia Slice of my Life” –Living with a chronic disease while teaching: the lessons and blessings. I think many of you will be able to relate.
http://misscollins606.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-march-25th-dystonia-slice.html
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My experience at Wal-Mart. Okay, so I am a little OCD.
http://dkdougka01.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-twenty-five-its.html
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Still plugging/slogging/blogging away in the pm so I can post in the am . . .
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-25-flying-high-with-medal.html
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a story-packed slice http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-2014-very-short-narrative.html
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Some favorite history reads http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2014/03/favorite-history-reads.html
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I will not, shall not, might become a dance mom.
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When you’re an only child like me, you’re never sure if and when you’ll become an aunt. Yesterday, everything changed!
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today’s forecast doesn’t look too promising:
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http://peanutrwco.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/the-book-thief-continued/ Finding a lost treasure
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Slice of life http://5whispersoflife.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/discovering-stories-inside-you/
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Breakfast out, what a treat! Sort of . . .
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A slice about how you view yourself
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The beginning of a week with kids and granddaughters.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-32514-gift-waiting-for-us.html
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Do teachers of writing also write themselves? Should they? Thinking about how personal writing helps me be a better teacher of writing . . .
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To all mothers who face the unthinkable.
http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-unthinkable.html
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The words of anticipation from a four year old:
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-anticipation-2531.html
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Finding the words while finding my writing voice
http://www.kidlitfrenzy.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-finding-my-writing-voice.html
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Innie or Outie? Attitude vs. Actions.
http://www.mariaselke.com/2014/03/slice-innie-or-outie.html
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Just when I think my girls are all set…
http://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-25-some-challenges-of-motherhood.html
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The title of this post really sums it up. http://thebeachpapers.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/a-deluge-and-a-puddle/
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Celebrating my 100th post today!
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-25-my-100th-post.html
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http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2014/03/going-to-miss-this.html
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Initials on a Pencil Case- A conversation Poem
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-march-25.html
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PLAYING TO LEARN–GOOD FOR ADULTS AS WELL AS CHILDREN
http://show–nottell.blogspot.com/2014/03/play-titude-24-make-creation-out-of.html
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If Walls Could Talk, Part 3
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Praise of wildflowers, finally blooming: http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/butterweed/
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What’s the Point? – Reading for a Purpose
http://literacy180.blogspot.com/2014/03/whats-point.html
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Odd moment when my students shared their journal writing. I wasn’t sure how to react. I chose not to do anything.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2014/03/it-took-some-imagination.html
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When your local Balinese guide cracks himself up.
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I read that as “what fraction are you” first.
🙂
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Oops. That was for Judy (below). That reply button is in a odd space.
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Which faction are you?
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Guilt Meter: teaching to the test
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2014/03/25/slice-of-life-teaching-to-the-test/
Kevin
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Little Levity for Tuesday…it’s all about fun!
http://rzlearnsomethingnew.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-fun-can-be.html
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In 1997 the Chapel of St Ignatius was built on my college campus. It is a masterpiece! And it still reminds me (though I moved far away) of the tension–the push-pull–between challenge and comfort in everything…
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-chapel-of-st-ignatius-and-tension.html
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This week, one of my groups will be reading Danny and the Dinosaur and heading to a “virtual” museum. http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-14-dinosaur-inspired-reading-and.html
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Laura M. inspired me to think about my words on her post 11 days ago.
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/bazinga-coupons.html
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Writing about the importance of practice for today’s slice of life:
http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=1299
Tammy
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Ugh!
Here’s the link
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🙂 I did this yesterday on the classroom SOL. Then when I quickly went back to add the link, it told me I was commenting too fast and I needed to slow down. Okay, just trying to right a wrong.
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You really can write about a topic as small as…..nail polish
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4A.M. day’s gotta get better…right?!?! http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2014/03/4-am.html
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Test prep that made me proud. http://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/slice-of-life-day-25-testing-hmm-imagine-if/
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Reflecting n the month: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2014/03/24/solsc-day-25-one-week-to-go/
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A Slice about my iFamily
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I write to keep balance. And others tell me my writing helps them. Paying it forward I guess – now we’ll see what some judges think.
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