I believe that one of the greatest gifts we can give our students, is to empower them to use their words to make change. When I came across this poem by Shelby Leigh, it really spoke to me as a writer, teacher, and parent.
If you have something on your heart today, we hope you’ll write it down…
(and you will be heard).
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About going to the hospital, rains and paddy , and grandchildren. https://mukhamani.wordpress.com/2023/07/19/everyday-moment-sol-2023/
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Sliding in before the clock strikes midnight, I offer a peak into the Kids Summer Fun Fest, which I designed with my committee. There were lots of smiling faces.
https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2023/07/summers-magic-comes-alive.html
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Good evening Slice of Lifers! Just a blog about a man we met on vacation and how we can all strive to be like him! ❤️
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The joy of a bright green envelope in the mail- old-fashioned mail brings different emotions than email https://doodadsanddoodles.blog/2023/07/18/old-fashioned-mail-joy/
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An abandoned homestead leaves me wondering, why? https://moonsnailsdaisiesmarmots.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/a-homestead/
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Losing things is hard, but it is harder when the thing you lost may on the opposite side of the eastern coastline.
https://heatmorr.blogspot.com/2023/07/keys-are-needed-to-unlock-too-many.html
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Thoughts about writing https://wahooliteracyteacher.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/6504/
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Thinking about writing https://wahooliteracyteacher.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/6504/
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A chance to share my poems…https://dailyscribbles.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/opportunity-knocks-2/
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My friends’ grandfather was a “real gardener.” And what a garden he left behind. https://lisakeelerblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/on-fgas-passing/
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warning: bts content with lots of hidden links from my recent trip to Korea https://friendswithoutid.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/bts-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/
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They are always reaching…cucumber plants, that is…
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I am dreading tomorrow’s call to check up on a friend.
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2023/07/sol23-july18-tree-fell-on-me.html
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Poetry helps me when I’m angry – http://brittescribe.com/2023/07/18/found-poetry-abbotts-bs/
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Never underestimate the power of slowing down and unplugging
https://myfrontporchsitaspell.blogspot.com/2023/07/quiet-spaces.html
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Kitschy, Americana road trip photos ahead, part of a quick trip back to my home state, Missouri. https://glendafunk.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/a-long-drive-sol23/
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Just back from a family trip to Acadia, Maine – a few memories, photos, and a poem
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always good to leave the link!
https://maureenyoungingram.com/acadia-travels/
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On motivation or the lack thereof. https://sherlockesque.blogspot.com/2023/07/motivation-v-discipline.html
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Sentence Level Attention https://tammyevans.substack.com/p/some-sentences-i-love-sol23?sd=pf
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What Jessica says about helping students find their words is the perfect complement for my thoughts today. https://jumpofffindwings.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/whatever-the-season/
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Read about my experience on Gili Trawangan, Indonesisa! Running, biking, and snorkel adventures: https://leahkochtwt.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/round-and-round-the-gilis/
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Good morning. It’s been awhile since I blogged or visited this wonderful space, but I am glad to be getting back to my writing and look forward to reading your inspiring posts.
This week, the act of pruning a limb provided a bit of inspiration. https://glimpsinginspiration.blogspot.com/2023/07/pruning-limb-and-life.html
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I flow vivacious and voracious on the daily. https://raivenne.com/2023/07/18/not-enough-coffee-for-this/
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There are so many choices to make! Some of them are fun! Some…not as much. https://wherewerv.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/painful-choices/
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What places do you call home? A poetic tribute to my own: https://litbitsandpieces.com/2023/07/18/home-poem/
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I have a student teacher this year:https://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/i-said-yes/
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This week we’re at the beach and I’ve got my eyes and ears on the waves: https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/waves/
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It seems things always go haywire when you need them most: https://arjeha.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/always-something/
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Summer Sundays… https://standingtall47.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/summer-sundays/
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Following surgery, I am in tune with the kindnesses of my neighbors. They are helping me to heal: https://reflectionsontheteche.com/2023/07/18/slice-of-life-good-neighbors/
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Summertime = Celebration Time = Creation Time. Sharing a few goodies. https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2023/07/17/sol23-a-a/
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A reflection to mark my daughter’s 38th birthday, and thinking about a (significant to me) photo of her eating toast. https://pencilonmybackporch.home.blog/2023/07/18/toast/
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A recess nonet slice https://kimhaynesjohnson.com/2023/07/18/july-open-write-day-4-with/
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Life is all about the little steps we take.
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A few small moments while visiting the National African American Museum for my first (but not my last!) time…https://readandwritebysally.wordpress.com/2023/07/15/kokoduru-ive-got-this/
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A photo and a poem: https://wp.me/p2fY1t-1Si
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I love that small poem for small voices to be heard. I have been on two long road trips so far this summer. I had a surprising encounter when picking up a rental car. I love meeting new people! https://wordancerblog.com/2023/07/17/safe-travels/
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