DAY 8 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL16
Welcome to Day 8 of the 9th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge!
If you’re participating in the individual Slice of Life Story Challenge, this is where you share your writing. If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to the Classroom Challenge.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Imagine your ideal writing space. Do a Google search and find a photo. Send your photo to Bonnie K. at blkdrama[at]me.com by March 13th. Include a short caption with your photo.
BE INSPIRED
Take a moment to read Slice of Life: The Slow Crawl of Light by dogtrax. He captured a tiny moment of his day so exquisitely. Remember to live your days with a writer’s eye.
- Click here if you need topic ideas.
- Finally, here’s a visual definition of a slice of life story:
QUOTE OF THE DAY
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Username:
Please use the SAME email/username information on all of your March comments.
Prizes:
Prizes will be given away at the conclusion of the month-long Slice of Life Story Challenge. You’ll be eligible for a prize if:
1. You fill out the participant data form, which went live on February 21st.
2. You comment ONLY ONCE on the daily call for Slice of Life stories (3/1 – 3/31/16).
3. You sign a Slice of Life Story Challenge Participation Pledge on April 1st. (We’ll post the pledge and will ask you to “sign.” You’ll sign by leaving a comment certifying you wrote and linked daily, as well as commented on at least three other Slicers’ writing daily.)
- In order to be in the running for a prize at the end of the month, you must leave the link to your slice of life story by 11:59 p.m. EST to be eligible for prizes.
- Only links left before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time will count when you’re signing-off on the participation pledge on April 1st.
- The call for slices goes up at midnight EST. Everyone has the same 24-hour window to post, regardless of the time zone in which they live.
- Please play fair and leave only one link each day.
- If you haven’t filled out the participant information form please do so today. Filling out this form allows us to keep a list of challenge participants and helps us expedite prizes in April. Only the TWT co-authors have access to this information.
Social Media:
- We are using #sol16 on tweets about Slice of Life Story Challenge.
- NOTE: You must leave a link to your slice of life post on the daily calls for slice of life stories here at Two Writing Teachers to be eligible for a prize.
Questions:
- Should you have questions about getting started with this Challenge, please contact:
- If your last name begins with the letters A – G, please email questions to Beth, beth{at}elizabethmoore.work.
- If your last name begins with the letters H – M, please email questions to Betsy, betsymhubbard{at}gmail.com.
- If your last name begins with the letters N – S, please email questions to Dana, danamurphy143{at}gmail.com.
- If your last name begins with the letters T – Z, please email questions to Stacey, stacey{at}staceyshubitz.com.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
- 1st Time Participant FAQ’s
- Getting Started (INFOGRAPHIC)
- Prize Information (Click here to check out the literary-related prizes!)
- Slice of Life Information Page
We are a little behind in 4HR! Please come look at our writing.
http://4hrsliceoflife2016.blogspot.my/2016/03/slice-of-life-2.html
http://4hrsliceoflife2016.blogspot.my/2016/03/slice-of-life-3.html
Clocking in on West Coast time…My day 8 post about Principals as Writers. http://www.kidlitfrenzy.com/kid-lit-frenzy/2016/3/8/56s98j61s8dhgocn0dl3wg07dlhugc
Fix your face – B-face explained…
https://pittswitts.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/march-8-2016-b-face/
A blast from the past: http://redemma1991.blogspot.com/2016/03/blast-from-past.html
https://smcninch.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/sol-8-up-and-down-day/
Why does my iPad hate me?! Remembered to post as I’m laying in bed, getting it in under the wire and the iPad is acting cranky! Today I reflect on the role of friends in my life.
http://teachingandlearning-carr.blogspot.com/2016/03/day-8-friends-and-support-they-give.html
Another just under the wire. Thanks to Ramona (Pleasures from the Page) for today’s inspiration!
Here’s my slice: https://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/apologies-and-disclaimers-solsc-8/
How I made the animation drawings for my flip book.
http://bit.ly/1LQm37c
How I made it look like I was ripping off my face in my animated flip-book.
http://www.ipaintiwrite.com/2016/03/08/how-to-make-it-look-like-you-are-ripping-off-your-face-or-i-made-my-flip-book/
End of the day…
https://myreadingreflections.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/todaytomorrow-831-sol16/
Back to pirate stories again
https://wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/long-john-silver/
thinking today about my long-term and/or long-distance relationships
http://presentperfectblog.com/2016/03/08/will-you-be-my-friend/
It happened sooner than I thought
https://jess2e28.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/disappointed/
to the kind and generous people who have commented on my entries- Thank you
http://chrisleish.weebly.com/blog/sol-funny-first-time-i-ever-thought-of-its-other-meaning
A Place to Eat for my daughter during dinner is something I will miss one day.
http://teachingfrombehind.blogspot.com/2016/03/solsc-8-place-to-eat.html
A Slice of Story: http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2016/03/day-8-sol-16-slice-of-story.html
Freezer meals, it’s what’s for dinner. https://diaryofa40yroldemptynester.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/freezer-meals/
On taking the time to see with a writer’s eyes
https://alwaysgoinghome.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/the-seven-stars/
Sidekick.
https://illgiveyouallthisandmore.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/sidekick-sol-day-8/
Thanks, everyone!
https://erikaloularson.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/sol-y2-d8-set-back/
Tiny writing, ’cause sometimes that’s all you can do. http://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2016/03/tiny-writing-38-sol16-story-challenge.html
Princess on a read aloud throne.
An afternoon recharge after a challenging day
http://wp.me/p3cml8-My
My Mess and I’m Happy
https://theteachingbee.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/sol-day-7-my-mess-and-im-happy/
I discovered tonight, stopping and noticing student writing phrases fulfills my heart.
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2016/03/slice-of-life.html
Signs of Spring
http://tiggsteaches.blogspot.com/2016/03/robins-black-capped-chickadees-and-rose.html
Ever found yourself wishing the clock would move just a little faster?
https://insiderecessagain.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/clock-watching/
https://hintsofhildy.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/summertime-sunshine/
Breathe! https://kristinemblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/breathe/
Sometimes that is what life throws you…a game changer
https://ineverleft4thgrade.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/a-game-changer
Writing to “make sense of the world”
http://abregan.blogspot.com/2016/03/to-make-sense-of-world.html
I rarely write a SOL from my job as a K/1 Instructional Specialist, but today I couldn’t help it. http://growingsoundroots.blogspot.com/2016/03/maybe-theyll-remember-how-i-made-them.html
https://tzawackiblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/taylor-mini-me
What’s for Dinner?! http://creativechaosintheclassroom.blogspot.com/2016/03/whats-for-dinner-day-8-of-march-solsc.html
Finally a plan that might work!
https://middlemusingsblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/planting-a-dream/
Balance-tipping the scale today
http://nicolesteacherlife.blogspot.com/2016/03/balance-tipping-scale.html?m=1
Spring tease in Wisconsin! https://noideasbutinnature.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/in-just/
I’m ready for a special day. But, What Was I Thinking?
http://you-get-what-you-get-lori.blogspot.com/2016/03/what-was-i-thinking.html
A short post after a long day
https://dailyscribbles.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/good-night/
http://deb-frazier.blogspot.com/2016/03/let-them-see-you-slice-solsc-day-8.html
Tuesday’s Rock
http://imaginethatcrystalbrooks.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol16-8-tuesdays-rock.html
NBC how dare you interrupt my show like that…
http://sliceoflifedeanna.blogspot.com/2016/03/interrupted.html
Go Head to Head or Cultivate Peace? Make the choice: https://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/go-head-to-head-or-cultivate-peace/
Slice: Robin Hunting
https://onewritersjourney.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/robin-hunting/
The wonder of it all– especially with a 10-month-old! http://everystudenteveryday.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-wonder-of-it-all.html
Unable to sleep, I crafted this one in the middle of the night, a line or two at a time, on my cell phone. http://torigrable.edublogs.org/2016/03/08/a-middle-of-the-night-poem/
https://shaggerspicchu.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/i-will-miss/
https://mcteague.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/youre-in-the-way/
Long. Day. http://wp.me/p76JQd-7Q
The universe spoke to me today and reminded me about some important things.
http://www.mrspayanreads.com/the-bus-seat-solsc7/
New blog post about One Book One District! http://instructionalcoachmusings.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol16-kind-of-excited.html
Primaries, Phone calls and flaunting – oh my! https://pamsteginkspassionforreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/primaries-phone-calls-and-flaunting-oh-my/
I can’t decide if I am freaked out or amazed by the connection between today’s quote of the day and my post. I wrote & published my post BEFORE reading the quote, but it aligns almost perfectly. https://livelistenthinkwrite.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/listening-not-relating/
Brief Escape
http://jackettwrites.weebly.com/blog/sol16-day-8-brief-escape
Spring arrival: a haiku
https://growinglifelonglearners.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/spring-arrival-a-haiku/
I can’t make this up.
http://gretchensmeattoast.blogspot.com/2016/03/bestiary-or-bestiality-831-solc16.html
Day #8
http://wanderingasawriter.blogspot.com/2016/03/father.html
Sorry Brené Brown, but tonight I lost the numbing war. http://writingmomentum.blogspot.com/2016/03/mind-numbing-television-on-tuesday.html
A surprise…
http://threebrowneyedgirls.blogspot.com/2016/03/surprise.html
My Little Hero
https://wordpress.com/post/whitewriteblog.wordpress.com/722
Small thoughts/moments to remember when I’m feeling down.
https://kmscheirer0624.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/10-small-thoughts/
https://ams4blog.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/day-8-73-degrees-and-sunny/
https://sweatersandsharpies.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/small-detail-big-moment/
Somethings may seem insignificant, but make a big difference.
You know what they say about the details! https://itsaboutmakingspace.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/in-the-details
https://jessicaschwenn.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/to-be-honest/
To Be Honest
https://kristalee11.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/love-by-the-hair-of-our-chinny-chin-chin/
I kept my eyes open all day for a slice-worthy moment. I should have known it would come from my visit with my Grandma! ❤
Then sings my soul!
My silly dog http://sincerelytarareed.blogspot.com/
I started out not knowing what to slice about and I ended up writing about slicing with my students. http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2016/03/slicing.html
A glass of wine…
https://surridgestuff.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sol-mar-8-a-long-day/
I saw commitment in the eyes of my 6th graders today…
http://misscollins606.blogspot.com/2016/03/slice-of-life-march-8th-commitment.html
Looking back on childhood memories – now that I’m a mom: https://thehyphenatedlifeblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/childhood-memories-sol16/
Secret Plans in the Making
http://inserachofmyvoice.blogspot.com/2016/03/secret-plans-in-making.html
His Room
http://survivedtoday.blogspot.com/2016/03/his-room.html
https://lifelongliteracy.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/sol-day-8fearless/
Why me?
https://caroline524.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/we-almost-made-it-home/
Hangin’ with the kids in their very own Harry Potter world!
https://writintime.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/harry-minecraft-learning-fun/
Thank you TWT – writing tonight from the parking lot of a shopping center after a long but productive day. Thinking about Reading… as I often do!
https://daywells.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/no-more-sound-it-out/
Resonating words spoken at the end of tonight’s Gentle Yoga class. http://discoveredjewels.blogspot.com/2016/03/gentle-yoga.html
I had some issues trying to post on my iPad so I’m not sure the other link worked. Trying again.
Proud coach moment in workshop.
http://poetteacherworld.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol-2016-day-8-applause-please.html
Do you think it’s true? http://caroltoomey.edublogs.org/2016/03/09/teachers-and-mommies-cant-get-sick/
International Dining Night…http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2016/03/international-dining-night.html
One little sentence from my kid.
http://abitofanalliterate.com/2016/03/08/kid/
I’ve been wanting to practice writing metaphors. Today I am inspired by my allergies. Ugh.
https://pencilonmybackporch.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/metaphors-inspired-by-allergies/
https://baabazuzu10.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/day-8-bee-alive/
There’s a first time for everything…..and hopefully this is the last time
http://themhayskids.com/2016/03/09/oh-the-things-i-get-to-say/
Sharing a little message I got this evening…
https://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/young-writer/
Organization Karma — Thanks, MOM!
https://llogean.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/organization-karma/
https://lalalalark.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/831/
short post for today. priorities are important!
Organization Karma — Thanks, MOM!
https://wordpress.com/post/llogean.wordpress.com/287
In the words of my students, “I don’t have anything to write about.”
http://adorrlife.blogspot.com/2016/03/just-going-with-it.html
My head is starting to get fuzzy…
http://naborsnook.blogspot.com/2016/03/my-head-is-starting-to-get-fuzzy-sol2016.html
My not so fun afternoon with the dogs.
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2016/03/day-8-im-still-mad-at-her.html
Tribute to a former student, current coworker and friend, gone too soon.
http://missivesfrommissouri.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol-16-day-8.html?m=1
What was I thinking http://digitalbonnie.me/2016/03/08/letters-to-tuvia170what-was-i-thinking3-8-16/
Where does the joy go? In 4th grade, they love reading. In 8th grade, they have little time for it.
http://www.brianjkelley.net/2016/03/where-does-joy-go.html
ugh. is it spring break yet? trying to think creatively but no luck so far! http://thesassybibliophile.blogspot.com/2016/03/is-it-spring-break-yet.html
http://archermom.blogspot.com/2016/03/playground-solution.html
My playground proposal. 😀
So thankful to enjoy this gorgeous weather with my sweet little one! http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2016/03/sunshine-and-smiles.html
Day 8: Cheaters! http://mindimusings.blogspot.com/2016/03/cheaters.html
An appreciation for the horoscope…yep, I love reading mine: https://singlemomsofar.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/look-at-the-stars-an-appreciation-sol16/
Day 8 – Remembering first day of school pictures in the foyer…http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2016/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-day-8.html
https://wahooliteracyteacher.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/today-i
#SOL16 Day 8 You Know What They Say About March…
http://cooksbooknook23.blogspot.com/2016/03/they-saymarch-comes-in-like-lion-and.html
https://thissideofthegreen.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/shampoo-and-rinse/
http://dountome.blogspot.com/2016/03/stomach-virus-blues.html?m=1
When your child’s love language changes…
Reflections on being a Girls on the Run Coach! (for the first time)
http://mywritingstoriesbysally.blogspot.com/2016/03/girls-on-run-first-time.html
A Little Reminder
http://theothersideoftheredgate.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-little-reminder.html
A fix-it moment with the class blog today–In the Details: http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2016/03/in-details.html
Puddles. http://imlivingmywords.blogspot.com/2016/03/day-8-of-31-sol16.html
Spring! http://shredsofmymind.blogspot.com/2016/03/solc-8-of-31-is-spring-really-here.html
The Papers at the End of the Day…http://wp.me/p6rnCF-44
Stamina
http://aviewfromroom202.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol-8-stamina.html
a Facebook message from a former student inspired my post today…http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2016/03/difference-maker.html
A painful meeting where the group was spoken to for 38 minutes…
https://kathgillis.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/38-minutes-ill-never-get-back/
http://www.readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2016/03/more-love-letters-sol16-831.html?m=1
The world needs more love letters – so proud of my daughter!
Strength Finder
https://jbmiller73.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/sol-day-8-strengths-finder/
I almost didn’t recognize my house when I got home because it was so clean!
https://shawndastories.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/a-curious-homecoming/
Happy Birthday!
https://morrisonmusings.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/bringing-my-boy-to-the-world/
Spider-Girl and women as bosses!
http://responsiveliteracy.blogspot.com/2016/03/spider-girl.html
MAP testing today. 😦 But, the read aloud picked us back up. 🙂
https://islandsofmysoul.com/2016/03/08/you-gotta-love-a-good-read-aloud-sol16/
Again and again conversations I miss http://cityteacherandherdog.blogspot.com/2016/03/again-and-again-conversations-i-miss.html
My father sang to me.
https://pelicansandprose.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/march-8-2016/
Kittens testing the limits…
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2016/03/behavior-management.html
3 words
https://nerdndorknskoots.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/3-words/
The smell if gone. https://ninaandersonblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/something-doesnt-smell-right-part-ii/
Some quotes from my students’ 24 hour tech fast: https://robbinswriters.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/24-hour-tech-fast/
https://teachlamissa.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/softball-is-being-early-to-a-meeting/
A good afternoon for a walk.
http://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-stroll-through-time.html
transformation tuesday
https://krissybertrand.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/transformation-tuesday/
Just a quick poem today….What Time is it?
http://ritadicarne.com/2016/03/08/what-time-is-it/
Today I tried a prose poem about middle school kids: https://thedirigibleplum.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/middle-school-kids-slice-of-life-831-sol16/
when it’s three days later and you *still have no good ideas, but you come up with a decent-ish poem
http://www.bigtimeliteracy.com/2016/03/blink-blink-blink-sol-3816.html
This has got to be the Best Worst Kept Secret ! http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-best-worst-kept-secret.html
The Flood
http://hattrickeducator.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-flood-sol16-8.html
Here’s a TUNE FOR TUESDAY. http://theleadgoose.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol-tune-for-tuesday.html
My son discovered his first loose tooth which sent me on a reflective rant.
http://teachersamblogs.blogspot.com/2016/03/spring-is-springing.html
Sharing my space and making it ours. https://catchingmomentsinmaine.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/workspace/
Ugh. Off to a rough start, but my blog is finally up and running. Yay! http://www.qualityeducator.net/blog/new-do/
https://wordpress.com/post/mathcoachslicer.wordpress.com/681
How an easy pasta recipe encouraged my un-cooking bachelor friend into the kitchen! (Plus the recipe if you need an easy dinner idea for tonight!) https://riceandcoffee.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/the-bachelors-lunch/
Today’s question wins ‘most random’…
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2016/03/8-question-du-jour.html
Who shapes us?
https://chocolatedelight2.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/because-of-her/
I am grateful for the patient help of a small business owner. http://sherlockesque.blogspot.com/2016/03/gratitude.html
Who shapes us?
https://wordpress.com/post/chocolatedelight2.wordpress.com/823
I found my slice of the day. Blog post: https://vilmamanahan.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/lost-and-found/
Thoughts on spring and a metaphor: http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-happy-one.html
A fun escape…
https://vanessaw2007.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/a-fanciful-escape/
http://galleystreet.blogspot.com/2016/03/sack-lunch.html
I never really stopped and thought about how, one day, I actually will miss packing lunches!
Rummaging in my old writer’s notebooks.
https://wordpress.com/post/marymary219.wordpress.com/86
Sky pics from my driveway and haiku too!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2016/03/solc-2016-831-celebrating-fickleness-of.html
A guilty pleasure…Celebrating Spring
http://ellensruminations.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-guilty-pleasure.html
A mother’s lament: https://aileenhower.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/slice-of-life-day-8/
Technical difficulties. Here is the correct link
A clean slate…
https://maribethbatcho.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/deleted
Downsizing Part 1 http://jwc123.weebly.com/home/downsizing
A clean slate.
https://maribethbatcho.wordpress.com/748
https://milbom40.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/they-still-ate-their-sandwiches/
Venting some frustration and disappointment today.
http://wp.me/p7hLu1-4g
Can you believe its already Day 8
https://vickielawrites.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/thats-what-friends-are-for/
I was inspired by a five-question challenge on another Slicer’s blog: http://wp.me/p2yR3J-3Ds
Running late today
Better to teach to the here and now or to the future
https://cflathers.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/now-or-the-future/
Trying to make new running goals!
https://thinkingteachingblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/solsc-slice-8/
https://colin143blog.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/that-conversation/
Congratulations to me, I made it past day seven this year!
It seems that it is always about the lesson, right?
http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-lesson-always.html
I didn’t want to use my laptop. There’s spelling mistakes and the dates wrong, it’s short and I have to get to work now and………. I ended up using more technology than usual. https://thebeachpapers.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/just-a-paper-and-pen-day/
Watching my students while the wrote today…
https://macksworldsite.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/watching-my-students-write/
SOL Challenge Day 8 Gardens Anew
https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sol-challenge-day-8-gardens-anew/
The Trail https://specialdm.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/the-trail
I’ve been terrible at commenting and so many have given me beautiful feedback. Just know I am aware and I am working on finding a time to read more of the other blogs here. But for now…
https://atermis0249.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/its-all-about-that-balance/
Not feeling too well today, but this slice was a fun walk down memory lane…
http://debllairson.blogspot.com/2016/03/lies-all-lies.html
Love you too!
https://laurielousviews.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/love-you-too
Just a few words…..https://iowaconflictedteacher.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sol16-day-8-choices/
my first Breakout EDU! SO COOL!
https://coffeefueledmusings.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/the-first-breakout/
I wish…http://wp.me/p3eVyl-fP
Happy International Women’s Day
https://suski1963.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sisterhood/
Rainbow Breath and Soggy Ball
https://jenniebblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/rainb0w-breath-and-soggy-ball/
It’s not daddy duty. Fathers are parents too. http://annagratzliteracy.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-letter-to-father-on-playground.html
View at Medium.com
How big is your Zorro Circle?
Another day in writing workshop.
http://poetteacherworld.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol-2016-day-8.html
https://cthompson2014.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/he-paid-her-back/
A New Family Member
https://writing328.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/a-new-family-member/
On writing
http://zlibrarychica.weebly.com/blog/sol-day-8-on-writing-sol16
Today I…
https://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/today-i-sol16-8-of-31/
Revisiting the poem “Preach”: https://deowriter.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sol16-day-8-of-31-revising-preach/
http://readwordswilltravel.blogspot.com/2016/03/do-not-point.html
Teaching and laughing daily!
How art is like writing https://wednesurday.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/the-value-of-works-in-progress/
Campground memories…
https://sgeijer.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/marseilles-campground-memories/
Sometimes | memorytreasures
https://peanutrwco.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sometimes/. The teacher went home sick. 😦
Farewell to Downton http://sometimesfabuloussometimesfail.blogspot.com/2016/03/farewell-to-downton.html
Day 8 – Committed vs. Compelled
http://talkworthy.blogspot.com/2016/03/committed-vs-compelled.html
In a perfect world all students would get all the support they need. The world is not perfect. We are not perfect.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com.ee/2016/03/a-meeting-about-student.html
I still love picture books, don’t you? Read, Comment and Suggest your Favs. Need help!
http://rantsfromanedumommy.com/2016/03/08/lost-in-a-world-of-picture-books/
You Just Did
https://writereadlearn.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/you-just-did/
This may just be my ALL TIME FAVORITE SLICE that I have written … not for the craft or any pizzaz and glitter, but for the story:
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2016/03/writing-my-stories-831-sol16.html
I continue to be drawn to the beauty and joy in art:
https://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/giving-thanks-18/
Written as soon as I walked into work https://adeserteducation.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/artificial-light/
https://freegriffa.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/no-wonder/
Validation that my year has been TOUGH
“When is International Men’s Day?” the student asked in a challenging voice.
https://stufflizreads.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/international-womens-day/
It is a great day to swing! http://ramblingreader1.blogspot.com/2016/03/solsc-831-sol16.html
The “Signs” of Spring
https://visitingexcellence.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/the-signs-of-spring/
A silly little poem I wrote in the card of my sister’s housewarming gift…
http://nazadrowie.weebly.com/blog/friends-dont-let-friends-be-white-sox-fans
sadness hits me when I think of saying goodbye to my students soon! “Last Moments”
https://strasskt.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/last-moments-slice-of-life-day-8/
http://dreaminwithdar.blogspot.com/2016/03/nightmares.html
What a change a week makes. And Happy International Women’s Day!
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/march-sol-day-8/
Trying to enjoy my little one’s last week of babyhood.
https://ahansen609.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/priorities/
Books, books, books! http://teacherleader.edublogs.org/2016/03/08/sol-3816-book-spine-poetry-2/
Meal plan, Writer’s Workshop
http://makesharegive.blogspot.com/2016/03/write_8.html
Do you know any Minecraft Maniacs?
http://crouchcorner.blogspot.com/2016/03/minecraft-mania.html
Teaching and parenting… working beside… balancing…going beyond. http://onathought.com/2016/03/08/sol16-march-8-a-slice-of-going-beyond/
11 things I have learned from #SOL16 (so far) https://readwriteteachmakedinner.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/3816/
The morning rush.
https://kmurphy1027.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/whats-the-rush/
Back home now with a few thoughts . . .
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2016/03/just-few-thoughts.html
Being an “Army Friend”
Finding the humor in this crazy thing called teaching…
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2016/03/08/solsc-831-distractions/
One thing that I dread the most – going to the dentist
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol-831-going-to-dentist.html
https://owenj7.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/exciting-times/
https://kidblog.org/class/siambekos-suomi/posts/5la5w8uxuj3sbitrbsebdxhq8 beautiful spring-time weather!!
Translations of a made-up family love language
https://djvichos.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/glossary/
A reflection on Downton Abbey and friendships:
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2016/03/downton-abbey-reflection-sol-march-8.html
https://spoiled2974.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/lucky-girl/
What I could of been http://mrstaylorstales.blogspot.com/2016/03/what-i-could-of-been.html
https://awesomelybusy.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/better-things/
another proud bathroom moment
Renewing life under shades of grey…
https://swampstompintales.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/no-blues-lots-of-grey/
http://falconerslibrary.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol-8-happy-international-womans-day.html Happy International Woman’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day. Each of us makes a difference.
http://www.show–nottell.blogspot.com/2016/03/happy-international-womens-day.html
A short Slice about a moment I witnessed
https://murphyslawblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/day-8-in-the-darkness/
https://kkoehlerblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/spit-and-throat-boogers/
The joys of mommy hood: kids and boogers 🙂
http://maryanderingcreatively.com/a-beautiful-crowd-of-feathered-visitors/ I hope you enjoy.
Day 8- remembering a very special lady
https://kdiez39.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/another-year-gone/
I got a surprise in the mail yesterday.
https://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/package-day/
Today’s Word: Medicine
Inspired by an all-day meeting, and kudos to Cathy for suggesting this become a slice!
http://lifeonewordatatime.blogspot.com/2016/03/medicine.html
I don’t like Tuesdays much, but this week I can say, “Even on a Tuesday”
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2016/03/solsc-even-on-tuesday.html
Paperback or Digital- Which do you prefer?
https://wordpress.com/post/romeolitcoach.wordpress.com/120
A mystery solved and a reminder about kids and perspective
https://readwithmemommy.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/slice-of-life-2016-8-too-scary/
Day 8— All Quiet!
http://lifeonethoughtatatime.blogspot.com/2016/03/quiet-sol16-post-8.html
My student teacher started yesterday, but today is the first day with kids….it makes me a little nervous http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2016/03/solsc-831-sol16-things-i-want-her-to.html
I should have done more to prepare.
https://ccahilldotcom.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/not-ready/
Ouch, those rose bushes had to be trimmed, but there was a price to pay.
https://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/thorn/
https://wonderingontheedge.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/i-cant-help-but-live-vicariously/ Watching my young women shine!
Posting about the stillness outside my window this morning
http://coachbsreflections.blogspot.com/2016/03/still.html
A quick spring haiku. Hope it’s not wishful thinking.
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2016/03/awakening-assumption.html
https://writing1973.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/what-should-i-do/
What should I do?
“Tuning Out the Teacher”: A poem and thoughts http://www.evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2016/03/tuning-out-teacher-sol16-day-831.html?m=1
I think I may have been Little Bo-Peep in a former life http://thekingzooandfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2016/03/second-time-around.html
Ending my week of pattern writing with a tried and true format – but one I had not previously used for a slice!
https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sol16-march-challenge-day-8-abcs-of-me/
Taking a More Hands-Off Approach
https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/handsoff/
A Brain Dump Before School…
http://simplylearningtogether.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol-8-brain-dump-before-school.html
I once had a pet snail, but it ran away… true story!
https://wonder864.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sol-8-my-first-pet/
The difference between reasons and evidence is complicated work! http://tworeflectiveteachers.blogspot.com/2016/03/day-8-sol16-teaching-about-reasons-and.html
March is the snowiest month. . . or is it?
https://writeanotherone.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/day-8-march-is-the-snowiest-month/
A few firsts:
http://lookatmyhappyrainbow.com/solsc-first-sol16/
MAker Spaces Everywhere!
https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/maker-spaces-everywhere-sol16-day-8-of-31/
Fairy Tales. http://kimberleymoran.blogspot.com/2016/03/fairy-tales-sol-8.html
Sharing the Wonder…a volunteering opportunity in a very special place.
http://www.mentortextswithlynneandrose.com/blogging-with-rose/sharing-the-wonder
We love it when the students are smarter than us! Which is most days…
http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=3324
Clare
Today I write about my Raggedy Ann doll and Grandpa. #SOL16
http://www.mentortextswithlynneandrose.com/blogging-with-lynne/my-raggedy-ann-doll
Frustration turns to hope with one little word -https://hela124.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/one-little-word/
Making a treasure box of writing prompts. https://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sol-16-8-treasure-box/
Some of my most patient and forgiving friends are books! http://litcoachlady.com/2016/03/08/books-are-so-patient/
Retention
http://janiefahey.blogspot.com/2016/03/retention-sol16.html
We like puzzles…and yesterday’s post puzzlingly disappeared last night while preparing today’s post with Noah (I fortunately had copied all the text before closing the window that still had it so I could recreate the page). I’m almost wondering if Noah had something to do with it. It’s Mewsday! Noah says hello.
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2016/03/tuesday-mewsday.html
An interesting author visit yesterday: http://horizon51.blogspot.com/2016/03/solsc-16-day-eight-through-strangers.html
I’m THAT mom… https://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/solc-8-of-31-im-that-mom/
How to Not Housebreak a Puppy
https://stepsintheliteracyjourney.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/how-to-not-housebreak-a-puppy/
Community is key.
http://thirdandrosedale.blogspot.com/2016/03/food-for-thought.html
https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/slice-of-life-8-2/
Storage space at school
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2016/03/solsc-8-where-will-you-put-that.html
Farewell Downton Abbey:
https://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/solsc-march-8-2016-farewell-downton-abbey/
An Ode… One of my favorite writing moves for me as a writer and to create with students! You just might want to try one yourself!
https://lettersfromcoachk.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/an-ode/
Kristen Strong in her book Girl Meets Change says, “Look back and thank God for how far He’s brought you, look forward and trust Him with the future.” Just doing a little looking back today.
https://thirdmusings.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/solid-rock-i-stand/
What’s not to love about a warm day in March?
http://sweetwritinglife.blogspot.com/2016/03/ten-things-i-love-about-64-degree-days.html
I’m moving across the country, so I talk a lot about packing up. But…what about the things I want to leave behind?
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-things-i-leave-behind.html
Currently, I’m trying to keep up!
https://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/slice-of-life-currently-2/
Sitting down with Mike (for podcast interview)
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2016/03/08/slice-of-life-sitting-down-with-mike/
Kevin
Final Chapter
https://showgem.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/the-end-of-downton/
You, You’re
https://dianeandlynne.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/your-and-you're/
Playing with personification in today’s post:
https://runreadmom.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/meet-buddy/
I’m an ambivert. http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2016/03/its-officialim-ambivert.html
Yesterday was just one of those days…considering “Bathtub Therapy” and times gone by
https://mbhmaine.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/one-of-those-days/
For me the good life is still reading first.
https://terierrol.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/day-8/
The Big Boy Bed Arrives: https://melanieroysol.wordpress.com/ #SOL Day 8
Wrong Link first time-Please excuse my mistake: It was just an ordinary day until…Safe Passage: http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2016/03/safe-passage.html
It was just an ordinary day until…Safe Passage https://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/day-8-sol16/
Restoring sanity with the Clean Up Captain!
http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2016/03/sol16-day-8-clean-up-captain-saves-day.html?m=1
The Power of Seven
https://livelifelovewords.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/the-power-of-7/
Looking For Freedom- a lament for the kids of today
Alan- I don’t see your permalink here!
Here’s the link, Alan:
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com/2016/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-march-8.html
Protecting the Flame dashthebook.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/pro…
Cooks delight!
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2016/03/making-salsa-in-kam-kitchen.html
All the way to Brown’s Flat… http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2016/03/day-8-slice-of-life-challenge.html
Holly Batman! Picture books have super powers. (sorry I’m on a Batman kick). https://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/sol16-day-8-picture-book-superpowers/
Collections from a day https://thereisabookforthat.com/2016/03/07/collections-from-a-day-slice-of-life-march-challenge-7/ A Monday load . ..
A small tradition I kept every year in my teaching. http://bit.ly/1To9hiU
Just an FYI! You’ve made it a fourth of the way if you’re posting today! Congratulations!
What’s Going On In This Picture? Is one of my favorite activities. Take a look at the picture and the questions. Leave a comment with your ideas. http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2016/03/whats-going-on-in-this-picture-solsc-8.html
Startled by a newspaper headline about the Iditarod race in Alaska, I felt compelled to write about it today.
https://barbarasut.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/not-enough-snow-for-the-iditarod-we-are-in-big-trouble/
My first experience with ramen noodles in Japan. A little comedy in the midst of some amazing food.
http://primarywordbyword.blogspot.jp/2016/03/ramen-731.html
Cough, cough.
https://mollykirkblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/sol-y2-d8-chills-theyre-multiplying/