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Sunflowers and seniors: http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2017/05/sunflower-fields.html
oops. http://vcvaile.blogspot.com/2017/05/around-about-yumaco-back-to-manor.html
PS keep flying just under the wire and you’re bound to hit it sooner or later…
Life as a foster parent brings uncertainty. Tonight’s post is my attempt at trying to figure out some of the complexities. http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2017/05/p.html
I’d say something here, but I can’t make a sound…
https://insiderecessagain.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/the-sweet-sound-of-silence/
Oh puppies.
https://onathought.com/2017/05/16/a-slice-or-2-of-that-crazy-puppy-finn/
UNGRATEFUL. http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2017/05/mothers-day.html
A happy little moment from the school day…
https://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/theyre-slithering-through-the-halls/
GUILTY CAT CAUGHT RED-PAWED :p
http://hannahshappenings.net/2017/05/17/the-case-of-the-squished-shirt-sol-tuesday
Late but have posted! Look on the bright side.
https://exploringwonderingwriting.wordpress.com/2017/05/14/step-inside-and-think/
Ugh
https://mollykirkblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/tuesday-may-16-2017/
I just don’t think I am ready to let them go yet…http://fallhugs.blogspot.com/2017/05/reflecting-on-school-year.html
Just thinking a bit as I watch the world go by https://timgels.com/2017/05/16/thinking/
Can dogs pout?
https://moonsnailsdaisiesmarmots.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/walking-with-riley/
Tough to do it all: http://tworeflectiveteachers.blogspot.com/2017/05/slice-of-life-trying-to-make-sense-of.html
https://mlstoneblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/the-tiniest-moment
Story Telling Advice
http://wp.me/p3cml8-1M0
This was inspired by the recent holiday 🙂 ‘Mothers Within’
https://strasskt.wordpress.com/2017/05/14/mothers-within/
Kaleidoscope Play ~JudyK
http://joodlesnowandthen.blogspot.com/2017/05/sol-tuesday-kaleidoscope-play.html
Barely eked this one out today….eavesdropping on students as they’re writing poetry
https://mbhmaine.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/poetry-magic/
Such a stressful morning, hence the very late post, but here are the things I learned as a result of this stress.
http://blogs.ksbe.edu/legerboc/2017/05/16/when-things-go-beyond-your-control/
An activist? Me? Really? Yes, when the cause is close to my heart. https://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/slice-of-life-activist-me/
An event of the morning has lead to life lessons
https://reflectwriteshare.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/life-lesson-for-today/
I am feeling really frustrated this time of year, and I’m wondering if anyone else is feeling it, too.
http://www.huffenglish.com/frustration-time/
This Mama Rocks
http://wp.me/pPury-2Kb
There’s an Egg in His Pocket… Had trouble with the ending of this slice…
https://jenniebblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/theres-an-egg-in-my-pocket/
Discards
http://klabonte.net/discards/
Tanka Tuesday.https://deowriter.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/sol17-tank-tuesday/
What season is it? Oh yeah – it is spring in Minnesota!
https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/what-season-is-it-oh-yeah-spring-in-minnesota/
End of year teacher tired…that’s what I am! https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/slice-of-life-sleep-please/
Need to give myself some love! 🙂
https://mlb1202.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/positive-vibes
https://dmsherriff.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/lines-and-costumes/
When a fourth grade girl gets upset ….
https://justforamonth.blogspot.com.ee/2017/05/a-cup-of-tea.html
We have caterpillars in the preschool classroom
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2017/05/what-do-you-see-in-cup.html
Fresh Air
https://thesassymightymissb.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/a-breath-of-fresh-air/
More than a breath of fresh air.
https://lisakeelerblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/its-the-little-things/
My morning started with breaking up a fight and stopping two students from calling each other’s mama a crack head. How was your morning? http://mrstaylorstales.blogspot.com/2017/05/my-morning.html
Reflecting on listening and Star Trek. http://sherlockesque.blogspot.com/2017/05/my-super-power-listening.html
No turtles were harmed in the writing of this slice of memories: http://mskraushaar.blogspot.com/2017/05/turtle-hunting-weather-sol17.html
WHAT BOY WRITERS TEACH OTHER BOY WRITERS: Today’s post focuses on boy writers learning from other boy writers. #SOL17 http://briankissel.weebly.com/brians-blog/what-boy-writers-teach-other-boy-writers.
Getting it done and being watchful:
https://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/slice-of-life-tuesday-its-time-to-do-and-be-watchful/
Reminiscing… https://teachworkoutlove.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/sol-high-school-days/
Book clubs!: https://teachingwithmrsclark.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/book-clubs-book-clubs-book-clubs/?preview_id=1632&preview_nonce=f45c4732ac
Musings.
https://terierrol.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/musings/
My students are also fans of InkJoy pens:)
https://wahooliteracyteacher.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/training-students-in-the-art-of-pen-selection-sol17
A day filled with joy.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2017/05/tuesday-sol-51617-beautiful-day-in.html
Mother’s Day https://romeolitcoach.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/time-the-best-gift-of-all/
Here’s a snippet of what’s currently on my mind.
https://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/currently/
Student Humiliation. It is never okay.
https://theapplesinmyorchard.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/humiliation-never/
Short one today celebrating my day off
https://writing328.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/a-day-off-day-today/
Nothing like spending time with a 3 year old to help put things in perspective….
https://vanessaw2007.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/time-with-a-three-year-old/
Having a foot in two oceans is a uniquely teachery phenomenon…
https://themagicofreflection.blogspot.com/2017/05/a-foot-in-two-oceans.html
I got a not so subtle reminder this morning driving to work.
http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2017/05/open-for-fun.html
Things I could have written about, but didn’t: http://www.teacherdance.org/2017/05/some-days-hold-unexpected.html
I am desperately trying to not count down, but I see end of the year markers everywhere.
https://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/not-counting-down/
Updating my reading life and seeking for Newbery 2018 possibilities so I can spend the rest of my grant funding.
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2017/05/slice-of-life-mustreadin2017-spring.html
Things I borrowed from the library: a DVD, two books, a reminder about not taking for granted what I value (Zeugma!) http://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2017/05/id-like-to-thank-universe-and-library.html
This is about Jack in a Box
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2017/05/sol17-jack-in-box.html
https://bushsliceoflife.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/what-if/
What if…
Mindfulness in the Classroom (and Beyond). Reflecting on the amazing NYEDChat with Peter H. Reynolds and Susan Verde: http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2017/05/mindfulness-in-classroom-and-beyond.html
Some tips on writing leads.
https://lynnedorfmanblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/great-ways-to-begin-a-narrative/
The power of friendship
https://dianeandlynne.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/friends-matter/
A fun Kindergarten/First Grade buddy poetry collaboration! https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/kindergartenfirst-grade-buddy-haiku-collaboration-sol/
Comfort Foods
https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/comfort-foods/
A Read Aloud in a Time of Need, https://aileenhower.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/a-read-aloud-in-a-time-of-need/
Our first visit to our brand new school!
https://readreflectteach.wordpress.com/2017/05/15/sol17-what-was-missing/
Mondays never felt this good! https://ureadiread.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/making-space-for-young-readers-and-helping-them-find-their-voices/ Forget counting down-we’re counting on
How good is good enough? Lessons learned about some of my internet and connection issues:
https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/sol17-2/
Let’s be honest about Mother’s Day…
It isn’t all flowers and breakfast in bed!
https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2017/05/14/lets-be-honest-about-mothers-day/
Waxing Crescent Moon
http://maryannreilly.blogspot.com/2017/05/sol17-waxing-crescent-moon.html
Cooking on Mother’s Day brought me a lesson!
http://coachbsreflections.blogspot.com/2017/05/cooking-lessons.html
My mother-in-law had a stroke last week. On visiting her, I never expected this profound reminder of the power of story: https://litbitsandpieces.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/the-brain-and-story/
Celebrating a writer’s life at a Saturday funeral
https://readandwritebysally.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/another-saturday-funeral/
First, seek to understand. http://parentmantras.blogspot.com/2017/05/seek-to-understand.html
Trying to start the day off right by saying “thank you”: http://horizon51.blogspot.com/2017/05/tuesday-slice-constant-state-of.html
Celebrating stages of motherhood – https://poonam1.wordpress.com/2017/05/15/enjoying-this-new-stage-of-motherhood/
Beautiful💟
The Cartonera Project: Celebrating EVERY student in our school becoming a published author. What an amazing experience for all involved!!
http://sweetteachinglife.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-cartonera-project-2017-ever-student.html
My struggle with technology replacing personal communication in our world today… http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2017/05/technology-vs-communication.html
Visual Slice of Life: Outside from the Inside (Sketch Day 2)
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2017/05/16/visual-slice-of-life-outside-from-the-inside-sketch-day-2/
Kevin
Sharing a resources that is too good to be true… but it is!
http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=4765
Clare
Remember in life you have three choices…
https://runreadmom.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/three-choices/
It is NOT Ninja Day around here and this is why…
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2017/05/not-ninja-day.html
Best advice offered from Walt Whitman
http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2017/05/sol17-advice-from-walt.html?m=1
I like Slice of Life, It adds something to life 🙂
https://mukhamani.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/good-or-bad-slice-of-life/
A trip to the Los Angeles Natural History Museum brought back the past. https://jarhartz.com/2017/05/16/slice-of-life-museum-love/
Here’s a visual of our first week as a family of five… which includes middle of the night feedings, so I’m up to post super early!
https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2017/05/15/party-of-five/
Haha! Well written! Captured family life in a very apt way. Would love your criticism on my blog https://iamgayatriblog.wordpress.com