Day 26 of the March SOLSC! #sol14

WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.
SHARE a link to your post in the comments section.
GIVE comments to at least three other SOLSC bloggers.
Betsy Hubbard challenged her readers to a commenting game in the slice of life post she wrote yesterday. Want to play? Click here to find out the “rules.”
BE INSPIRED:
Brenda Krupp (@brenkrupp) wrote “Daffodil Dilemma,” a slice of life about new beginnings. When I read the title I thought her writing was going to be about springtime. Once I read it, I realized it was about so much more (i.e., the beginning of a new part of the life cycle).
Consider a title that fits your slice of life story today, but then nudge your reader into a different direction with your writing.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:
- 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
Stolen hour with a friend – http://desreadsandwrites.blogspot.com/2014/03/wisdom.html
It was tough to write today. I just had to get something on the blog.
http://msikking.edublogs.org/2014/03/26/joy-is/
http://wp.me/p28u6D-7G sorry, but it’s late and I’m tired
Just in under the wire!
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2014/03/26/finished-solsc-2631/
The best bedtime snack…
http://writeaboutanythin.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-26-of-31-cottage-cheese-crackers.html
Still thinking about my grandmother, her foster parenting, and what she taught me. http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/ingrained/
Day 26: What really is in a name?
http://meandmysoliloquy.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-really-is-in-name.html
http://usingthewholedancefloor.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/off/
Trying to call my brother: http://iowatobrisbane.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/solsc-day-twenty-six-trying-to-call/
Writer’s block this evening Post 26
http://jwhite9215.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/drought/
On being hung up on (twice)
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-26-three-hang-ups.html
Transitions for my girls: http://readwritethinkgrow.blogspot.com/2014/03/independence-solsc-2014-2530.html
This weather has me thinking about summer!
http://debllairson.blogspot.com/2014/03/summer.html
Apologies to Maya Angelou–tonight still like a Disney dog, I blog.
http://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com
Preparing to make the roadtrip to my parents’ house today tried my patience on so many occasions. A slice with a silly ending that is par for the course…
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2014/03/roadtrip-slice-2531.html
Slice 26 Poetry…http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2014/03/poetry-percent.html
Here is my correct address. http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2014/03/poetry-percent.html
http://missivesfrommissouri.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-day-26-ive-missed-several-days.html
meditation on a fortune cookie
http://wp.me/s3cml8-fortune
Here is Day 26 of my first SOLC! Today, I reflect on the joys of journal writing!
http://inspiringaloveofreading.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-joy-of-journal-writing.html
looking at things in a new light:
http://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/a-new-perspective/
How is our treasured bedtime routine going to change when we add one more child to the family?
http://morethanblueberries.blogspot.ca/2014/03/bedtime.html
First Steps
http://imaginethatcrystalbrooks.blogspot.com/
Reading a Goosebumps book with my daughters
http://cowscantfly.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/yea-its-wednesday/
Late night post after an exhausting day of Strategos training.
http://mrsshulerssixthgrade.blogspot.com/2014/03/strategos-training.html
http://archermom.blogspot.com/2014/03/passionate.html
I got this idea this morning and was almost too tired to write it tonight. 🙂
More Time Should Be Spent Meandering
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-more-time-should-be-spent.html
6 word stories #6word
Cold in Carolina –
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2014/03/cold-in-carolina-sol-march-26.html
Day 26 was a day of noise for me: http://www.qualityeducator.net/blog/noise/
Our students struggle with directions on our tests and assignments, yet can manage the complex sets of instructions in and around video games…what gives?
http://walkthewalkblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/directions-to-their-world.html
Choice in writing. (A DUH! moment) http://onathought.com/2014/03/26/sol14-march-26-writing-choices/
My religion. Hmm.
http://waggonerwhim.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-26.html
Inspired by Slicers and Ralph Fletcher myself!
http://readingteacherwrites.com/2014/03/26/day-26-solsc-s…tory-challenge/
The Story of Crafty Bear, plus a treasure map
http://tinyreader.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-26-sol-story-challenge-story-of.html
http://visitingexcellence.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/everyone-is-a-someone/
Life Lesson
Night time rituals just got a little more interesting.
Pretty Pipes
http://primarywordbyword.blogspot.com/2014/03/pretty-pipes-2631.html
Today’s Post – Happy Instructional Coaches Day (Well Sort Of) http://learningisgrowing.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/today-is-instructional-coach-day-well-sort-of/
My favorite part of the day. http://jess2e28.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/my-favorite-part-of-day/
My favorite “Tim” story.
http://pelicansandprose.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/march-26-2014/
Today I discovered thinking about waiting.
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-26-of-31-waiting.html
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2014/03/in-defense-of-big-brother.html
Little story on big defense plan!
one of the greatest high school horrors: prom
http://lalalalark.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/day-26/
The Saga Continues–another literacy story.
http://literacycoachingthoughts.blogspot.com/2014/03/i-know-now-what-i-knew-then-part-three.html#links
Empathy.
http://sliceoflifewriting.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/solsc-2014-slice-26/
The book came in.
http://caroline524.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/laughter-in-the-field/
A follow-up to Monday’s post. http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2014/03/2631-totally-acceptable.html
On the joy of surprise
http://itsnotquiteelementary.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/the-joy-in-surprise/
after a two hour IEP, I barely have the energy to go home.
http://chrisleish.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/chugga-chugga-wooooooohsssssshhhhhh.html
Of course lots of sentences came to mind with this prompt, how about you?
http://wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/add-water/
Lots of questions tonight. No answers, yet.
http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2014/03/questions-on-assessment.html
Teacher vs learner, realtime vs virtual: http://morebooksthantime.blogspot.com/2014/03/solc-2014-day-twenty-six-teacher-learner.html
Commenting game will continue tonight! Have fun 🙂 My slice today is about the end of a day and a scene evoking memories of poems from long ago. http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-poetic-reminder.html
I am not a Yoga-ite… http://www.klingercafe.com/2014/03/i-am-very-flexible-sol14-26.html
A twist on the spring theme, thank you for the inspiration from the morning post. . .
http://parentingandpedagogy.blogspot.com/2014/03/waiting-for-spring.html
Hmmm…what have I learned through slicing?? http://kristinemblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/slicing-sentiments/
Ever tried to sell something? Was it difficult? Maybe you should try dancing for sales. http://everystudenteveryday.blogspot.com/2014/03/dancing-for-sales-may-make-difference.html Day 26
Started Reading in the Wild: http://jenniebblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/reading-in-the-wild/
When the Cats Away Mice Will Play
http://survivedtoday.blogspot.com/2014/03/when-cats-away-mice-will-play.html
This week we’re taking the first of a new series of end-of-level testing; after some challenges today, I decided to write a letter to the test. http://smilingallthewhile.blogspot.com/2014/03/letter-to-state-writing-test.html
A slice about eating lunch with my girls’ book club
http://myrandomwonderings.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/girls-lunch-book-club/
I know so many of you are so tired of the snow and cold weather. I learnt a little something that will cheer you up and give you hope while you wait. http://thebeachpapers.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/your-sunshine-is-on-its-way/
Slow language acquisition
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2014/03/words-to-remember.html
We embark on a new era in family travel.
http://teachingandlearning-carr.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-day-26-new-era-in-family-travel.html
My second daughter got her driving permit today–watch out!
http://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-26-look-out-world-another-meehan.html
http://showgem.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/listening/
A loss strikes the community.
http://coffeefueledmusings.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/day-26-news/
I blame the princess movies…
http://pursuit-of-sanity.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-creepy-daughter.html?m=1
Getting ready to transplant some bamboo
http://adriennewiley.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/bamboo
Pacey Witter
http://lifeunexpected811.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/pacey-witter/
Waiting for Caesar http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2014/03/julius-caesar.html
SOL 26/31: The Yearbook
http://kamsreading.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-2631-yearbook.html
My favorite things…
http://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/a-few-of-my-favorite-things-sol-26/
http://chocolatedelight2.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/why-have-a-list/
It’s great to have some extra time to notice the little things
http://screech33.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/the-noticings/
http://blazelearningandteaching.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/the-problem-with-public-rest-rooms/
Rant about public rest rooms, not too gross.
Amazing Race Challenge: Locate a Silverbird
http://jakartajackie.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/amazing-race-challenge-locate-a-silverbird/
Speaking of Vacation…: http://thirdandrosedale.blogspot.com/2014/03/speaking-of-vacation.html
I simple do not like to be late!
http://firstgradedelight.blogspot.com/2014/03/i-hate-being-late-slice-of-life.html
Last night, I could have done a myriad of things…but I didn’t…and this morning I was glad!
http://writingwithoutaniche.blogspot.com/2014/03/couldvebut-didnt.html
Last night, one of the most incredible experiences of my life: art is magic. http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2014/03/breathless.html
Slice today is about my Little Golden Books – first editions!
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-26-little-golden-books.html
Searching for The Hunger Games in Middle Grade Lit
http://projectchameleon.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol14-for-love-of-hunger-games.html
Writing about comfort food…
http://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/potato-soup/
What are your 7 things to know before you go?
http://rzlearnsomethingnew.blogspot.com/2014/03/remember-to-put-on-lipstick.html
Bad dog:
http://valsgalore.blogspot.com/2014/03/bad-dog.html
We all have those moments. This was mine
http://awesomelybusy.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/that-child/
I am a writer – someone who writes something every day!
http://mywritingstoriesbysally.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-26-im-just-realizing-that-i-am.html
Gearing up for Poetry Month with a few book spine poems!
http://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/solc-2014-book-spine-poetry/
Today I Love the company of a friend…
http://triciaeaton.blogspot.com/2014/03/today-i-love-company-of-friend-slice-of.html
My TMI story Inspired by Betsy’s friend Robin. Just felt like I could use a laugh today, even if it is at my expense!
http://debfrazier.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-30-day-writing-challenge-day-26-15.html
Another rite of passage – kindergarten orientation.
http://kathgillis.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/kindergarten-orientation/
http://kmurphy1027.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/dear-parents/
Oh kindergartners… I love them so, but sometimes? Their honest? Not-so-much, but mostly because it is so often so true….
http://jenbaum-laughoftenlovemuch.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-26-kindergarten-advice.html
Getting motivated……for what?
http://throighmyeyes.blogspot.com/2014/03/getting-motivatedfor-what.html
A little peek at what made this wedding I attended so special.
http://writekimwrite.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/a-wedding/
There was some smack talkin’
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2014/03/shuffle-deal-draw-discard-play-and-win.html
http://tmadayinthelife.blogspot.com/2014/03/shoes-i-couldnt-fill.html
My story, my memories, may seem sad. They were. The emotion is raw and unbridled. But I do not expect pity.
Day 26 slice: a few annoying things happen at my son’s party
http://hela124.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/son-of-a/
Things to Look Forward to During Testing: http://whataboutariana.edublogs.org/?p=161
A reading moment
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-26-reading-moment.html
Showing slices of my life with GoAnimate! http://techencounter.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/go-animate/
http://cthompson2014.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/remembering-another-dance-part-2/
It is a different time.
Thinking about creativity and the desire to learn. http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-desire-to-create-and-learn.html
An idle day:
http://jmk11.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-living-do.html
http://alotalot.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/slice-of-life-2014-26/
I’m totally doing SOL wrong because I wrote about the CCSS, but it’s writing at least! My take on the pros of the Common Core:
http://bigtimeliteracy.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-28-ccss-plus-side.html
Could it be I have a future slicer on my hands?
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-26-future-slicer.html
Who knew it was so easy to become the happiest girl in the world? http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2014/03/26-of-31-slice-of-life-becoming.html
Accused of plagiarism? http://thekingzooandfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2014/03/on-guadeloupe-and-plagiarism.html
http://suski1963.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/soap-box/
Where I celebrate a milestone – 100th blog post!!!!!
http://sunsandstone.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-100th-blog-post.html
Mom’s Shower of Solitude:
http://butlerbin2013.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/shower-of-solitude/
Learning to Write
http://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/learning-to-write/
http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-26.html
Added more … a funny conversation with my parents…
http://teachingfrombehind.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-26-of-31-mad.html
http://kdiez39.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/florida-fitness/
Day 26- My vacation fitness routine!
Writing daily, on my own and with my students fills me with ideas- for writing and teaching.
http://rdgtchr.blogspot.com/2014/03/yesterday-one-of-my-fourth-grade.html
http://buckeyegrl.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/day-26.html
I’m boring.
Slicing early, hoping to get out of this horrible funk I am stuck in this morning. Anyone else feel like this sometimes?
http://alittlefaithandalotofheart.blogspot.com/2014/03/that-funk-you-just-can-shake.html?m=1
http://dreaminwithdar.blogspot.com/2014/03/beautiful-glorious.html
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2014/03/mommy-youre-here.html
I’m on my way home.
http://shellybelly75blog.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/ugh-stop-fighting-already/
Exploring my teacups.
http://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/stories-in-teacups-solsc-26/
Spendingm ore time with my aunt.
http://lmhteach.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/she-smiled/
Woke up to more snow and strong winds. I need an escape if only in my mind.
http://arjeha.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/thinking-ahead-to-summer/
http://shaggerspicchu.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/the-journey-of-an-intestinal-worm-part-1/
Yea, I had intestinal worms.
Shhhh…
http://goo.gl/VNLFMH
A poem about Italians!
http://writing1973.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/italians-poem/
http://kkoehlerblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/operation-get-out-of-the-house/
Just can’t seem to get out of the house this spring break. Until today.
http://erinj7.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/not-the-plan/
Writer’s Block pushed me to attempt another poem
http://www.kidlitfrenzy.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-writers-block-poem.html
A baby is a gift at any age. I often get asked if my daughter is my granddaughter.
http://ipaintiwrite.com/2014/03/25/she-is-my-daughter-she-is-not-my-grandaughter/
My slice today is about a not-so-pleasant memory of a trip to Arizona when I was 10…http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-challenge-day-26-arizona.html
hard to be away when you don’t feel great…about Dave, not me.
http://twoyearsandfinishingstrong.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/really/
A Soroban Contest http://readerlee.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/solsc-26-soroban/
Celebrating Kate’s birthday with lists about people who matter to us
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-26-celebrating-kate-dicamillos.html
(Tangled with Blogger over formatting. Today’s score: Blogger-1 Me- 0 .
I’m SO ready to switch platforms. Any recommendations?)
Try WordPress. I’ve been using it since 2007 and personally I like it a lot more than Blogger.
Stacey is right, Ramona – I made the switch and have not regretted it!
Memories of read-aloud time with 3rd graders stir an emotional response to a few books in my dusty closet…
http://misscollins606.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-march-26th-i-want-to-hug.html
Safety Third >> http://dianesweeney.com/safety-third/
A painful lesson….made better.
http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-babysitter-sister.html
Be true to the juice!
http://www.nothing2read.com/2014/03/be-true-to-juice.html
Road trips with Dad, inspiration from Fran McVeigh, and a Ralph Fletcher mentor exercise
http://annagratzliteracy.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-slice-of-life-story-challenge-day_26.html
Pet names http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2014/03/pet-names.html
Sick with a capital S
http://murphyslawblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/sick-with-a-capital-s/
Day 26: A Snicker of Magic Book Review.
http://learnlovegrow.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-26-snicker-of-magic.html
http://larmourblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/my-grandpa/
Even small successes, making a right choice, can give hope when dealing with a challenging student.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2014/03/if-you-are-not-sure-what-to-do.html
I get to participate as a panel member for a webinar. I’m a little nervous! http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/
We took a new first yesterday—a college visit with the girl:
http://kaymcgriff.edublogs.org/2014/03/26/first-college-visit/
Writing literary essays is a challenge, but so worth it!
http://dkdougka01.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-twenty-sixliterary.html
Packing is Never Easy http://wp.me/p3Gehh-fX
TMI http://jwc123.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/information-overload.html
http://peanutrwco.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/in-the-land-of-disconnection/ My spring break mini trip 🙂
http://jumpinginblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/the-adventures-of-a-pregnant-woman-and-her-closet/
Trying to get dressed every morning when you are pregnant
Does IRS strike fear this time of year?
http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/tax-time/
Not what I expected: http://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/solc-26-of-31-not-what-i-expected/
The importance of writing a note – with a shout out to Stacey for sharing her daughter’s literacy developments:
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-importance-of-note-2631.html
Hmmm. . . What to do? Be polite? Correct an Elder? Does school imitate life?
http://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/slice-of-life-26-try-it-you-will-like-it/
Worry and intuition
http://nessasnoise.blogspot.com/2014/03/worry.html
Aimee Reid’s new book has become a favorite around our house. Turns out Aimee is committed to the idea of savoring ordinary life moments (just like we are as Slicers). Therefore, I’ve combined my slice about a bedtime read aloud with an author interview and a book giveaway!
http://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/mamasdaylittlegray/
Busy day with almost 4 year olds.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-32614-another-fun-filled-day.html
Getting Creative
http://literacy180.blogspot.com/2014/03/getting-creative.html
Another play-titude–Tell a joke!
http://show–nottell.blogspot.com/2014/03/play-titude-24-when-all-else-failstell.html
My slice today includes a poem from a returning student along with my own and Mrs. Surridge’s additions. Together we created an “elegant” poem. http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/call-and-response/
Admit it… you all have a stash of “emergency chocolate”… http://www.mariaselke.com/2014/03/slice-emergency-chocolate.html
A television report on Bullying got me thinking.
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-march-26.html
Yesterday was a really tough day at school a we were reminded, as we faced the enormity of our loss, that each day is a gift.
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol14-light-in-hallway-really-was-out.html
(Another!) memory slice, but this time in Peace Corps Thailand. Just when we were getting the hang of the country so we could help out a little, THIS happened.
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2014/03/fire.html
Which words would you use to describe this blogging/slicing community?
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/blogging-community.html
Book clubs are beginning. The groundwork is being laid. Thinking about teaching discussion etiquette.
http://thirdmusings.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/discussion-etiquette/
Last night, the first-ever #TeachWriting Twitter Chat launched, and what a rush to see so many people involved in talking about the teaching of writing.
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2014/03/26/slice-of-life-the-start-of-something-interesting/
Kevin
At least there’s no delay this morning.
http://jmjd.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/frostbite/
What teaching has taught me…http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2014/03/things-i-didnt-know-when-i-started.html What has it taught you?
There are perks to being an insomniac: being in the top ten slices posted for the day. 🙂 http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-2014-graduation.html
It’s school…. What do you expect? http://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/slice-of-life-day-26-its-school-what-do-you-expect/
Thanks Beverley, I’m looking forward to reading your post! Today-non-fiction social studies-This is why students need to look at different sources often. Our heroes aren’t always heroes. http://www.teacherdance.org/2014/03/2631-books-with-connections.html
http://ccahilldotcom.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/bedtime/
Something kept me up tonight so I thought I’d write.
Pluviophile: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/solsc-day-26-pluviophile/
Working late = first to post! A slice about teaching with Bonnie Kaplan
:http://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/slice-of-life-march-challenge-march-26th-2014-teaching-with-bonnie-kaplan/
Teaching memories – inspired by Linda Baie
http://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/march-slice-of-life-26/