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I Forgot to Blog!
http://volcanomouth.blogspot.com/2017/03/i-forgot-to-blog.html
A day for the books
https://growinglifelonglearners.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/a-day-for-the-books/
Really late tonight – had trouble deciding what to write about. V
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/march-slice-of-life-day-23-v/
Journaling http://tasharoa.weebly.com/
https://theteachingbee.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol-23-voice/
Voice, however difficult it may be
Slow lane in the grocery store. http://maxsmarchmusings.blogspot.com/2017/03/solsc-23-slow-lane.html
Did I make it at the stroke of midnight?
http://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/2017/03/24/bread-and-butter-sandwich/
Zoo field trip – wild and wonderful https://maestradl.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/zoo-day/?frame-nonce=449fd42229
Meow
https://wordsmithing2017.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/meow/
It’s almost spring break! http://keepingthewonderalive.blogspot.com/2017/03/spring-break-means.html
now I am sick and also tired and also sick and tired. And here is the right link: https://readwriteteachmakedinner.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/i-dont-wanna/
The stamps my Grandpa left me were mysteriously moved… http://nazdrowieblog.weebly.com/blog/stamp-of-approval-or-not
Sick and also tired and also a little sick and tired https://wordpress.com/stats/day/readwriteteachmakedinner.wordpress.com
oops wrong link I think (hey I made a rhyme)
When you have a rare quiet evening all to yourself.
https://caroline524.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/quiet-evening/
You’re going to post that?
https://illgiveyouallthisandmore.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/committing-to-maddness-sol23-day/
Grocery shopping…then & now
http://creativechaosintheclassroom.blogspot.com/2017/03/grocery-shopping-sol17-day-23.html
Inspired by an inspirational person today, tried out a fun poetry activity for this one!
http://readerandleader.blogspot.com/2017/03/your-kids-need-you-2331-sol17.html
Dinner tonight with a good friend I haven’t seen in ages! http://wp.me/pb2Ea-2lg
I loved my role play with a coach today.
http://wp.me/p3cml8-1Gg
https://sweatersandsharpies.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/3♡21/?preview=true
Oops. Fell off my game tonight. I’ll be back tomorrow.
Some inspiration for Steal Like an Artist on gratitude… http://wp.me/p6rnl0-1nE
Numbers https://turningpagesinlifesstory.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/111/
families at risk, what have you witnessed?
https://wordpress.com/post/wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/8273
Oh my goodness!
http://enjoy-embracewriting.blogspot.com/2017/03/oh-my-goodness-slice-of-life-story.html
The joys of recess
http://metsdiaspora.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol-17-2331-playtime.html
https://lfitzgerald2015.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/my-niece/
Can you help? An ode to those who volunteer. http://wp.me/p7FRaq-bg
Good Vibes
https://llogean.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/good-vibes/
https://onathought.com/sol17-march-23-a-slice-i-dont-know-what-to-say/
Without even trying, these spring sights catch my eye
https://writingallin.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sights-of-spring-in-texas
Phone in the Oven
https://wordpress.com/post/sodamountainsandy.wordpress.com/310
A little outdoor cold weather activism today. http://redemma1991.blogspot.com/2017/03/solsc-23-agitating-in-cold.html
A little March Madness Mini-Blitz
https://smcninch.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/marching-madness-sol-23-2017/
I got in a fight with my underwear: http://wp.me/p14eyw-1Dj
Sometimes the stories are so hard. http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2017/03/sometimes-i-think-i-cannot-stand-one.html
https://kristalee11.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/miss-do-you-remember-me-miss-sol17-day23/
What’s in a name?
Shopping http://wp.me/p7gW0n-xJ day 23 of 31
Treadmills are the worst..literally and figuratively…a slice about life’s treadmill.
https://teachingbychanceblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol-23-running-on-lifes-treadmill/
Finding strategies for a successful writing workshop:
https://attemptingpresence.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/workshop-strategies-sol-23/
http://whatwouldagrownupdo.weebly.com/blog/nothing
A Full Life
https://wordpress.com/post/fromthemiddleweb.wordpress.com/433
Persuasion writing conversation leads to thoughts about writers and wanting.
https://pelicansandprose.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/march-23-2017/
those good old days in a youngster’s eyes
https://moonsnailsdaisiesmarmots.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/the-good-old-days/
Thanks for all the love today in the post above. Now, let me pay it forward: https://itsaboutmakingspace.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/little-saints-have-super-powers/
Can’t Stop the Feeling!
https://mymainethoughtsblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/happy-dance/
Tried a new way to create writing partnerships with my 1st graders
https://reflectwriteshare.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/writing-partners/
Group Therapy Session
https://thirteenpoint1milestofit.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/1792/
http://mustwrighte.blogspot.com/2017/03/why-writing-is-hard-this-month.html
It’s been a struggle
Have you ever gotten a sort of backhanded compliment?
https://insiderecessagain.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/say-what/
Ketchup!
http://stumbleon.weebly.com/blog/who-buys-ketchup-on-amazon
Bird sighting!
http://imlivingmywords.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-twenty-three-of-thirty-one-not-my.html
Today I listened to Kindergarteners read
http://missivesfrommissouri.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-23-sol-2017-visit-to-kindergarten.html
http://thesassybibliophile.blogspot.com/2017/03/wrong-book-before-bed-solsc-day-23.html
National Puppy Day
http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2017/03/slice-of-life-challenge-day-23.html
We need to lower the bar…
https://wordpress.com/post/etceteranwhatever.wordpress.com/907
Want: One More Day
https://stepsintheliteracyjourney.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/want-one-more-day/
During family reading night, I hosted word activities in the gym
http://readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2017/03/left-hand-blue-solc17.html
A borrowed topic… The Important Book
http://threebrowneyedgirls.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-most-important-thing.html
It’s national puppy day….
https://jess2e28.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/wrigleys-takeover/
Shoes…and the struggle
https://dudenasl.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-struggle.html
What Luck! What Luck? Perspective.
http://deb-frazier.blogspot.com/2017/03/what-luck-solsc-day-23.html
A guest no one wants
https://wordpress.com/post/middlemusingsblog.wordpress.com/1892
My dad and I have a tradition of eating Costco hot dogs together…and it goes waaaay back: http://mskraushaar.blogspot.com/2017/03/2331-eating-costco-hot-dogs-with-my-dad.html
Have you fallen in love with a Disney character? ::sigh::
https://strasskt.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/my-disney-loves-slice-of-life-day-23/
Trying my hand at an autobiography by 10!
https://wordpress.com/post/writintime.wordpress.com/2049
Teacher-led professional learning!
http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2017/03/sips-of-learning-pd-by-teachers-for.html
I need to build stamina. For my writing and my day.
https://torreybakke.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/halftime/
https://usingthewholedancefloor.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/gryffindor-moment-for-a-hufflepuff/
Short poem on the evolvement of change
http://lsmith0917.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-23-evolvement-of-change-sol17.html
Parents…teachers…students
https://everythingineedtoknowilearnedinkindergarten.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/parentteacherstudent-connections/
My vacay post- http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2017/03/more-than-disney.html?m=1
Short poem about my slow laptop – enjoy!
http://hannahshappenings.net/2017/03/24/technology-troubles-day-2331-march-sol
Not today…
https://pittswitts.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/march-23rd-2017-nope
A little snippet about National Puppy Day http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2017/03/solsc-2331-sol17-so-i-hear-its-national_23.html
A busy but fun day memory http://shredsofmymind.blogspot.com/2017/03/solc-2331-all-in-day.html
A found poem during student led conferences http://fallhugs.blogspot.com/2017/03/taking-ownership.html
A proud NCC alum this past weekend!
https://colin143blog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/all-set-you-bet/
Trying out a six-word memoir…
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2017/03/23-six-word-memoir.html
I saw Hamilton yesterday! http://slowingdownthemoments.blogspot.com/2017/03/32317-sol17.html
Today I’m trying a different form of poetry: The Blitz Poem! Let’s call it an interesting experiment…. 🙂 ~JudyK
http://joodlesnowandthen.blogspot.com/2017/03/solsc-day-23-blitz-poem.html
Are they losing their minds…it’s two full weeks until spring break!
http://ellensruminations.blogspot.com/2017/03/are-they-losing-their-minds-im-talking.html
Is it Friday?
https://confessionsofarealteacher.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/is-it-friday-yet/
oops, so tired… Here is the real link
https://quotesphotosandwonders.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/march-23/
6 words…https://wordpress.com/post/quotesphotosandwonders.wordpress.com/659
It’s almost Spring Break
https://wordpress.com/post/finaleinfifth.wordpress.com/755
Dinner date with my daughter…always a pleasure http://www.yetthereismethod.net/writings-of-my-own/dinner-date-solsc-23
Maker Space day!:
https://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/solc17-maker-day-a-new-take-on-learning/
I want all the dogs
http://failingreatly.blogspot.com/2017/03/i-want-all-dogs.html
Photo Box https://kristinemblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/photo-box/
When you think you are having many parent fails, and then one question changes it all…
https://scribblesandstickies.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/one-little-question/
Short post again today…
https://sanguinepenguin23.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/some-days-its-short/
https://writing1973.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/blank-page/
Blank Page
I discovered podcasts and entered the 21st century!!
http://misscollins606.blogspot.com/2017/03/slice-of-life-march-23rd-oh-podcasts.html
Generations of moms and dads have been forcing their kids to ski. Myself included.
https://writeanotherone.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/day-23-solsc-forcing-my-kids-to-ski/
Today, I wrote a letter to a student. This was a lot harder than I anticipated!
https://wahooliteracyteacher.wordpress.com/2017/03/21/dear-m-sol17
A song inspired slice today
http://sometimesfabuloussometimesfail.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-stormy-night.html
An interesting question…
https://sixtyseasons.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/do-snails-lay-eggs/
Thinking about reading and its importance https://cflathers.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/to-read-or-not-to-read/
In the Dimmed Lights of Broadway, I recall an historical moment as a teenager in the summer of 1977 in NYC – https://theauthorspurpose.com/2017/03/24/dimmed-lights-of-broadway-sol17/
Let’s talk favorites: movies, books, TV shows, websites, food, and more! https://thehyphenatedlifeblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol17-these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things/
https://dailydoseofdennisblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/ode-to-spring-break/
Ode to Spring Break! written by my hubs and I
A picture paints a thousand words!
https://mbhmaine.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/holding-on-and-riding-out-the-storm/
Day #23: Slice for today is based on the song by James TW “When you love someone.” https://write4todayblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/day-23-when-you-love-someone/
I’m dreaming of a spring vacation today!
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2017/03/spring-vacation.html
In my very first post of the month, I introduced myself and mentioned that I teach online. Today, I decided to explain what that actually means. Here is my post about what an online teacher actually does.
https://karpenglish.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/so-what-does-an-online-teacher-do-anyway/
Chaos and Calm of Parent Teacher Conferences
https://teachingmoore.wordpress.com/2017/03/24/sol17-word-of-praise/
La-la-love this kid
https://abitofanalliterate.com/2017/03/23/la-la-man/
What a difference a day makes.
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2017/03/oh-happy-day.html
THE PROMISE OF A FRESH PAGE: Today’s #SOL17 focuses on the promise that a fresh page brings to writers. http://briankissel.weebly.com/brians-blurbs/the-promise-of-a-fresh-page
and now off to ab=n evening meeting, http://vcvaile.blogspot.com/2017/03/yumaco-meeingssol17-day-2331.html
Break is coming! Hallelujah!
https://riceandcoffee.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/one-day-more/
Today I graded my students’ opinion essays.
http://sliceofclass.blogspot.com/2017/03/grading-opinion-essays.html
Jury duty
https://teacherbydaymombynight.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/experiencing-jury-duty/
I read something. I thought something. I wrote something. http://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2017/03/probing-question-323-sol17-story.html
Where did spring go?…so here is my slice…
“Spring is Playing Peek-a-Boo”
https://onewritersjourney.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/spring-is-playing-peek-a-bo0/
Love these third graders; hate to say good-bye!
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2017/03/love-these-third-graders-hate-to-say.html
Presence is the real present…
https://dailyscribbles.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/a-reflection-on-presence/
An unexpected turn:
http://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2017/03/then-and-now.html
I tried 10 Things Thursday today: https://thedirigibleplum.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/ten-things-thursday-slice-of-life-2331-sol17/
When you gotta go…
https://presentperfectblog.com/2017/03/23/23-mars-when-you-gotta-go/
Day 23- Unplug
https://wordpress.com/post/embekka.wordpress.com/481
Celebrating essays and the essay writing process in 4th grade! http://sherlockesque.blogspot.com/2017/03/essay-celebration.html
https://grindingwithgraves.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/my-treat/ treat yourself!
So I finally found out why I ended up on this walker.
https://wordpress.com/post/ritadicarne.com/736
A post for my husband.
https://surridgestuff.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol-mar-23-a-date-with-my-husband/
A child transforms in an unexpected way
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-23-who-are-we.html
Why I love home.
https://onetoomanybeautiful.com/2017/03/23/on-nesting/
No internet? No problem.
http://taxonomyofateacher.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol-challenge-day-23.html
Elevator Talk https://paisanoblogblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/grandmas-ice-breakers/
Saw a movie today.
https://tinysliceofmylife.blogspot.com/2017/03/hidden-figures.html
Day 23 – Families, chatting, eating and books
https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/day-23-slice-of-life-challenge-families-eating-chatting-and-books/
Yoga tonight
https://showgem.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/iyengar-yoga/
Truly the worst singer ever… http://pbgsliceoflife.edublogs.org/2017/03/23/sol-23/
With seven minutes to spare in this time zone, a few thoughts on today’s science fair.
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2017/03/who-is-more-relieved.html
http://wp.me/p6nQS4-8C Whenever in doubt, buy art supplies.
https://room311news.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/random-acts-of-kindness/
On My Desk
http://www.thelogonauts.com/2017/03/solc23.html
– Katie @ The Logonauts
Feeling like a self-conscious middle school girl again! http://growingsoundroots.blogspot.com/2017/03/feeling-like-self-concious-preteen-2331.html
I had some good laughs reading kindergarten information books!
https://shawndastories.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/when-kindergarteners-write/
Banging your head against a wall…literally.
http://wp.me/p7hLu1-nM
https://athorns.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/buying-a-new-home/
Buying a New Home
My first spine poem https://romeolitcoach.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/my-first-attempt-sol17/
a math autobiography, thanks to Leah and Terierrol for the idea!
http://www.bigtimeliteracy.com/2017/03/sol17-23-math-autobiography.html
The Champ
http://earhartsliceoflife.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-champ.html
The Not So Fast Drive-Thru
http://loves2writealot.blogspot.com/2017/03/23-of-31-not-so-fast-drive-thru.html
Tried the writing idea…Day By Numbers
https://educatorsareawakeners.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/the-morning-by-numbers/
What are your life theme songs? http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2017/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-theme.html
A friend asks for advice…
https://leadingaliterarylife.blog/2017/03/23/advice/
Short and boring today https://midwesternheartindixie.com/2017/03/23/road-trip-sol17-2331/
So proud of one of my girls for standing up for herself!
https://jenniebblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol-23-the-credit-belongs-to-the-man-in-the-arena/
https://penandpaper49.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/of-course/
Music and me!
What, me worry?
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2017/03/insecure-about-social-security_33.html
Slice 23: The Tweets https://tarahtesmer.wixsite.com/sliceoflife/single-post/2017/03/23/The-Tweets
OUCH (SOL17 #23)
http://hattrickeducator.blogspot.com/2017/03/i-am-so-not-morning-person.html
Thank goodness that lesson is over: https://teachingwithmrsclark.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/what-a-dud-sol17/.
Thinking about the kids I worry about today.
http://kruegerslices.edublogs.org/2017/03/23/the-ones-i-worry-about/
If they look like readers and sound like readers and act like readers…
https://lisakeelerblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/they-talk-like-readers/
No, you really weren’t invited … not now:
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2017/03/not-now-2331-sol17.html
A slice about chaperoning high school kids on a field trip and history being the coolest thing ever!
https://kkoehlerblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/history-is-cool/
Nine blog structure ideas – thanks to my fellow slicers for the inspiration! http://love2learn4life.weebly.com/blog/sol17-day-23-blogging-inspirations (Help me add more ideas, too, please! Leave a comment with another structure you’ve found useful.)
Why I love my 16 year old daughter:
http://sliceoflisa.blogspot.com/2017/03/march-23-to-my-daughter-who-is-far-away.html
My recap of Eric Hand’s terrific session at TCRWP’s Saturday Reunion on “Making Notebooks Live Everyday in Writing Workshop”
https://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol-17-making-notebooks-live-everyday-in-writing-workshop/
If “I think therefore I am” man am I in trouble
http://wp.me/sPury-zort
teething :-/
http://justjantz.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-23-teething.html
Buddies…https://mcoop1st.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/4th-grade-buddies/
A slice of life about a very special place growing up 🙂
https://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2017/03/21/miss-rendas-house/
True Love https://digitalbonnie.me/2017/03/23/letters-to-tuvia-y2sol17-day23-true-love-3-23-17/
http://mbushsliceoflife.edublogs.org/2017/03/23/because-im-happy/
Was lost for inspiration then I found some, because I’m happy!
Ten Things Thursday, Retirement Seminar Edition: https://deowriter.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/solsc17-2331/
From Nancy Atwell’s lesson Where Poetry Hides
https://djvichos.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/where-poetry-hides/
Technology woes
https://merlinetteblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol-23-march-2017/
A little slice about my “truths” – 23 truths, for the 23rd day of Slicing!
http://lifeonewordatatime.blogspot.com/2017/03/truths.html
My infant son is on the verge of breaking my special necklace!
https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/i-think-i-need-a-mommy-bracelet/
http://seiklused88.blogspot.com.ee/2017/03/conference.html
reflections from a recent conference
My version of “Currently”….
https://iowaconflictedteacher.com/2017/03/23/sol17-challenge-day-23-currently/
How one room in our house got several makeovers.
https://imaginethepossibilitiesblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/one-more-coat-of-paint/
Connecting with my Ukranian housekeeper via Google Translate
https://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/translation-tears-of-joy-solc-23-of-31/
Reflecting on a small success with a student who has struggled all year
http://abregan.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-small-slice-of-success.html
This is about two special moments in my life that I made a conscious decision to try to remember.
https://kmscheirer0624.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/metacognitive-moments/
Have you experienced commenting guilt yet? Have you wondered how long it would take to comment on every slicer’s post? Well, I did the math and you may (or may not) be surprised at the answer.
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-little-commenting-math-sol17.html
The messages we didn’t send
https://murphyslawblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/day-23-unspoken-messages/
An unexpected pick me up when I really needed it.
https://mlb1202.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/solsc-day-23-a-nice-surprise
Disaster has struck the country where I used to live…
https://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/peru-oh-peru/
Last night there was magic in my kitchen that helped transform my grumpy 5 year old back to his normal self…
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2017/03/working-through-mood.html
My Morning Routine
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2017/03/march-sol-2331-my-morning-routine.html
http://dreaminwithdar.blogspot.com/2017/03/my-perspective-on-surprises.html
what kind of house do you prefer?
https://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/something-to-ponder-2017-23/
Day 23 it’s getting a little tough coming up with topics. https://exploringwonderingwriting.wordpress.com
Slicing about a bad habit that almost lasted a lifetime! https://ccahilldotcom.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/habit-broken/
Tuesday night was magical. http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2017/03/how-lucky-are-we-to-be-alive-right-now.html
Sometimes you just have to tell a know-it-all what you think of their “smarts”.
https://arjeha.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/not-as-smart-as-it-thinks/
Day 23- An Invitation I couldn’t resist!
https://kdiez39.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/the-invitation/
New vocabulary can be tricky, for student and teacher
https://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/definitions/
I tried an unconventional “math autobiography” post today after reading a couple of other posts like it recently!
-https://teachingwanderlust.com/2017/03/23/math-autobiography/
I found an old post I had never posted. It made me laugh and even though it’s old I decided to post it today. http://mrstaylorstales.blogspot.com/2017/03/back-to-school.html
Workshop Wednesday! A solution to a problem…
https://tammysreadinglife.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/workshop-wednesday-sol23/
A birthday celebration and a promise kept!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2017/03/solsc-2331-not-on-facebook.html
I thought it was going to be a quick trip to Walmart….
https://vanessaw2007.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/quick-trip-to-walmart/
Have you felt these pre-observation jitters?
https://jet197.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/observation-jitters
Lists of mentor texts for reader response in six categories.
https://lynnedorfmanblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/making-readertext-connections/
Want thick grass? Here’s an idea.
https://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/day-23-composted-yard/
How the dictionary gave me inspiration today
https://dianeandlynne.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/help-from-the-dictionary/
Lately…..this is where I want to be.
http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2017/03/clinomania.html
You hear it a lot, but don’t wait until it’s too late. https://litcoachlady.com/2017/03/23/say-it-today/
Today I wrote about a short email that made my day!
https://readandwritebysally.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/a-quick-hello/
Sweating!
https://terierrol.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sweating/
London through my senses: a love note to my favorite city. https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/london-through-my-senses-sol17/
An update to the story about the student being “kicked out” of my small group
http://coachbsreflections.blogspot.com/2017/03/update-ive-been-kicked-out-of-group.html
#SOL17 – Day 23 – “Don’t!” https://aileenhower.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol17-day-23-dont/
Here’s a fun question to consider-
https://pencilonmybackporch.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/what-would-you-do-if-you-won-a-macarthur-genius-award/
Well, I didn’t think that through…! https://learningloveandliterature.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/decisions-i-didnt-think-through/
I want to… but I should… Making the responsible decisions
https://wonder864.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/adulting/
Thinking about the connections and stories that happen when art is purchased.
#SOL17: Making Images
http://maryannreilly.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-making-images.html
Poem about the beach
https://writing328.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/long-for-the-beach/
I am an official, certificated Lao chef! Ha!
https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/lao-cooking-school/
Should I? Which one? But, what about?
https://pamlingelbach.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/my-secret-identity-is/
I promised the fourth graders I would write on the same prompt they had yesterday: http://horizon51.blogspot.com/2017/03/2017-solc-day-23-important-item.html
There are several versions of slices with “Numbers”. Today mine is modeled after first time slicer Phyllis Sutton’s post.
https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol17-my-day-by-the-numbers/
Giddy anticipation in poetry form (my apologies for the recurring topic, I’m a bit excited!)
https://themagicofreflection.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-day-23-one-more-day.html?m=1
There is such power (and pleasure) in working with like-minded colleagues.
https://poonam1.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/finding-my-people/
Trying meditation in the classroom: https://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol-23-meditation-is-an-open-sky/
How do you bring love, fun and unconditional love into a school?
http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=4541
Clare
https://ureadiread.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/the-little-things-that-change-the-direction-of-lives-slice-of-life-challenge-day-23 Sometimes it seems like nothing, until it seems like something
I’m just not sure I can muster this kind of faith… Title: “Faith”
https://lannyball.com/2017/03/23/day-23-sol17/
Evenings
Left school for a monthly
https://johnrereads.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sol-23-evenings/
Joy
https://thirdmusings.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/joy/
A really hard look in the mirror and a stern talking to.
https://readingteachsu.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/time-to-rally-sol17/
Sweat, tears, a sick child and the power of story: https://litbitsandpieces.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/babys-breath/
Spring Conferences
https://wordpress.com/post/mypug.blog/442
Sixth graders save the day!
http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2017/03/sixth-graders-save-day.html
Thinking about author’s craft with teachers. http://tworeflectiveteachers.blogspot.com/2017/03/slice-23-of-31-sol17-thinking-about.html?m=1
Joy during a fire alarm: https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/joy-in-unexpected-places/
Slice of Life (Day 23): Still Searching for Singer(wo)man
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2017/03/02/slice-of-life-day-two-searching-for-a-singer-in-the-band/
Kevin
Taking some time to capture those #truestory moments!
https://runreadmom.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/truestory/
Today is a special birthdat
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2017/03/sol17-day-23-turning-94.html
No words for this beautiful place.
http://blogs.ksbe.edu/legerboc/2017/03/22/sol-day-23-the-growing-land/
How do I make them care?
http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2017/03/day-23-how-do-i-make-them-care-sol17.html?m=1
Even bigger kids have circle time https://jarhartz.com/2017/03/23/day-23-circle-time/
http://juliettesgifts.blogspot.com/2017/03/finding-me-six-word-memoirs-1.html
Learning from Jack Canfield
https://justforamonth.blogspot.com.ee/2017/03/principles-of-success.html
Confessions of a sporting tragic- Let’s get this season started!
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2017/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-march-23.html
Why is my classroom so cluttered?! https://teachworkoutlove.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/%EF%BB%BFsol-d23-good-bye-classroom-clutter/
More autism adventures: http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2017/03/walk-like-buddy.html
My desk has gotten out of control.
http://falconerslibrary.blogspot.com/2017/03/this-march-writing-challenge-is_22.html
Continuing on to another “me I used to be”: http://www.teacherdance.org/2017/03/sol17-2331-me-i-used-to-be.html
Rain https://thereisabookforthat.com/2017/03/22/rain-slice-of-life-23/ Caught today in a downpour
Last weekend, fellow slicer, Laurie Pandorf, created a phone poem that she saw at Rose Cappelli’s slice, who got the idea for the format from Jo Knowles in 59 Reasons to Write. Here’s mine: http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2017/03/march-musings-23-phone-poem.html
Blueberry pie . . . . and remembering a summer day http://alicenine.net/blueberry-pie/
The pain is still there.
https://chocolatedelight2.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/grieving/
Today I’m Sharing My Current Reading Using the Book Spine Format. What are you reading?
https://barbarasut.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/what-are-you-reading-my-book-spine-post/
Getting to tomorrow tonight.
https://mollykirkblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/solsc-march-23-2017/
Reflecting tonight on a fun spring break trip and a new understanding of misconceptions
https://readreflectteach.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/sol17-day-23-misconceptions/
Blueberry pie . . . . and remembering a summer day http://alicenine.net/blueberry-pie/
I got in a fight with my underwear: http://wp.me/p14eyw-1Dj
I can’t delete the previous comment, and I accidentally put it in the wrong place. Can someone please fix that for me?