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A Day Late
https://moonsnailsdaisiesmarmots.wordpress.com/2019/05/08/a-day-late/
https://mrstkaplan.wordpress.com/2019/05/08/car-accident/
I’m so late, because I suddenly had to do this as a comic … inspired by Beth Moore’s work and my recent learning at the Graphic Novel Institute…
It’s not perfect, but it was fun!
https://onathought.com/2019/05/08/a-comic-slice-mommy-starts-school/
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week … so I’ve been appreciating some teachers! https://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/being-seen/
ISO…
https://writingandlaughing.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/teamwork-makes-the-soltuesday/
Oops, here’s the link!
https://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2019/05/slice-of-life-pisa-and-carrara-day-8.html
Pisa, a Tuscan lunch, and the Carrara marble quarries – Day 8 in Italy!
Teacher appreciation & sock depreciation https://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2019/05/not-ode-to-my-socks.html
I didn’t get a chance to post last week because I was so busy at the TCRWP Graphic Novel & Comic Institute. Here’s my slice of life for this week – in the form of a comic, of course!
I talk to myself – a lot- when I’m riding my bike. Here’s what I’m saying:
http://literacytogether.org/solsc/2019/5/7/self-talk-and-life-lessons-tuesday-slice-of-life-story-challenge
a widows’ book party:
https://redemma1991.blogspot.com/2019/05/soltuesday-widows-galore.html
A nice moment that came while I was on an ordinary errand…
https://wp.me/p2fY1t-1jz
My daughter has been a reader for a while, but tonight I realized that she really is a reader, and not just because I am directing her reading life. https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/slice-of-life-reading-at-home/
Sometimes you get lucky & a favourite author turns out to be an amazing speaker, too. Inspiration! https://persistenceandpedagogy.com/2019/05/07/funke-inspiration/
Today I had the honor of presenting a award to two deserving people.
https://arjeha.wordpress.com/2019/05/08/lauretta-woodson-award/
Gone fishin’ …not a normal day at school 🙂 ~JudyK
https://joodlesnowandthen.blogspot.com/2019/05/slice-of-life-tuesday-may-7-2019-gone.html
My antidote to a chaotic month…
http://everydaycounts.edublogs.org/2019/05/08/finishing-may-strong/
Time traveling with John Smith
https://nixthecomfortzone.com/2019/05/07/time-traveling-with-john-smith/
What’s the big deal about teacher self care anyway? https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/an-afternoon-of-self-care-sol19/
I haven’t blogged in two weeks, and I wasn’t going to post today. After I read Elisabeth’s post I decided to emulate it and write about three things that I need more of today: https://trinarrative.blogspot.com/2019/05/tuesday-slice-of-life-three-things-i.html
My writing for the warm up exercise in my writing class
https://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-warm-up-exercise.html
Gentle on my mind https://dianeandlynne.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/gentle-on-my-mind
Thinking about last week with a few lines: https://sherrisslice.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/sol-tuesday-the-week-after/
when it’s time to reflect.
https://readingteachsu.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/reflection-sol19/
Three things I want more of right now: https://thedirigibleplum.com/2019/05/07/three-things-i-want-more-of-right-now-slice-of-life-sol19/
Using a Poetry Organizer
https://justgiftslife.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/nature
I shared some thoughts about a wonderful colleague.
https://wahooliteracyteacher.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/appreciation-for-a-colleague-sol19/
This slice started out serious, but somehow it waxed funny: https://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-taste-of-glory.html
Slowly the year is coming to a close. 19 days and counting…
https://thesassymightymissb.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/almost-to-the-last-page/
Writing in confusing times –
https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/writing-in-these-confusing-times/
Books are a very important part of my life 🙂
https://mukhamani.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/everyday-moments-sol-2019-9/
There is a podcast called “This I Believe”, and on it, people explain their core values. I wanted to try this exercise, so This I Believe…
https://writersworkshop.home.blog/2019/05/07/this-i-believe/
Promoting the Unboxing of Students
http://theapplesinmyorchard.com/2019/05/07/promoting-the-unboxing-of-students/
Eighteen months ago I wasn’t sure this would ever be possible again
https://lisakeelerblog.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/we-did-it/
A dinosaur triumphs! Students gain a respect for paper resources…..
https://irishdaybreak.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/the-following-day/
Just when you think the 6th graders have matured….
https://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/tied-up-in-knots/
Remember when I told you about the blueprint last week? Well.. throw that out 🙂
http://www.everythingislanguage.com/2019/05/07/throw-out-the-blueprint/
My art work sold so now I am thinking about the power in believing in others!
https://iblessings.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/im-a-believer/
Proud of my classroom bloggers… https://standingtall47.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/proud-2/
A piece about the quick changes we have to make as teachers: https://westslopewanderings.weebly.com/musings/learning-to-play
It’s dangerous to saddle teachers with the responsibility of being a superhero.
https://evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2019/05/teachers-are-not-superheroes-sol19.html?m=1
Writing Reading Club Update
https://tammysreadinglife.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/storytime-club-sol19/
Tis the season . . . Milestones . . .
https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/sol19-milestones/
Back to school for me today!
https://www.allaboutwriters.com/blog/i-ve-re-launched
Taking a moment to listen and appreciate the educators in my child’s life.https://whatinotice.home.blog/2019/05/07/appreciated/
They got it! 3rd graders reflect on the slicing challenge
https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/third-grade-slicers-reflect/
A few texts from my daughter led to a feel-good slice this morning. https://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2019/05/slice-of-life-paying-key-kindness.html
I had the BEST Monday-Wed last week at TCRWP Graphic Novel Writing Institute! Here are a few of my take-aways.
https://funwithreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/tcrwp-2019-writing-graphic-novels-institute/
I celebrated a milestone last week: https://horizon51.blogspot.com/2019/05/tuesday-slice-celebrating-milestone.html
Why do little kids play trucks on their bellies?
https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/mommy-can-you-play-stealing-a-few-minutes-with-my-son-before-tonights-twtblog-twitter-chat-sol19/
An Ode to Teachers — Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
http://www.teachersforteachers.net/?p=17179
Finding fun in the rain – https://ebgriffin1119.wordpress.com/2019/05/05/rainy-days-and-sundays/
A Georgia license plate brought me back to fifth grade: https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/georgia/
I got faked out and it was a sight to behold
https://dmsherriff.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/not-her-phone/
Reflections and what I want to remember about the 5 Boro Tour https://lgrainger125.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/five-boro-tour/
“…three very loud blasts, like a blaring horn, shattered the quiet with a suddenness that makes you panic. I felt a strange tension run through me for a moment.”
https://alicenine.net/this-is-a-test/
Each year, my school invites families to Literacy Lunch. This year, I am deeply grateful to Two Writing Teachers & Kelsey Corter for inspiring our theme:
https://litbitsandpieces.com/2019/05/05/living-literacy/