Today was frustrating at work school. (I know it's been a rough day when I begin referring to it as work.) On the way home Sam fell asleep in his car seat, which is a very rare occurence. I carried him in and he snuggled close, so I cuddled him in the rocking chair. We… Continue reading A Song for You, Momma (Ruth’s SOLS)
Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
First Draft Writing
When I was first learning about Writing Workshop, it was difficult for me to wrap my head around the process each student would be going through. I spent a lot of time thinking and re-thinking the writing process and the way it would become individualized. Going from idea to notebook to draft to publication seemed… Continue reading First Draft Writing
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OLW (One Little Word) Update.
Sometimes it's important to take a deep breath and re-evaluate. Isn't that what part of vacation is about? I know several TWT readers also participate in One Little Word, so I'd like to encourage you to spend some time thinking about your word and how it relates to your year so far. Every year I… Continue reading OLW (One Little Word) Update.
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Vanquishing Evil (Ruth’s SOLS)
Never fear, Hannah, Stephanie, and Sam are on a quest to capture "Ronald Darkin," who is plotting to drop a peanut butter and jelly bomb on our house. They have top secret maps, magic rocks, deluxe weapons (made with aluminum foil), a wagon with super-powers, traps, and a plan to save the world. They've been… Continue reading Vanquishing Evil (Ruth’s SOLS)
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Genre Choice
Going into the last leg of the school year, I'd like to take a minute to encourage you to empower students to chose the genre they are going to write. It is important for students to have the choice of genre throughout the school year. Often Writing Workshops become genre study after genre study. Before… Continue reading Genre Choice
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Speaking to Me
Coming off of Slice of Life Story Challenge, these words are speaking to me today: To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury; and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable; and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and… Continue reading Speaking to Me
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Day 31 of 31: SOLSC
Congratulations on reaching the final day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your SOLS today before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Additional Notes: Click here to learn more about the prizes people who write for all 31 days of March will be eligible to win. Click here to get find out about prizes folks… Continue reading Day 31 of 31: SOLSC
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Good Bye March (Ruth’s SOLS 31/31)
March you whirled around and around. March you spent hours on the computer, more than you like, but somehow still not enough. March you stayed home, enjoying the grey days almost as much as the sunny ones. March you held chaos and solitude, stress and delight, tears and giggles all within your arms. March you savored… Continue reading Good Bye March (Ruth’s SOLS 31/31)
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The Way We Speak
The way we speak has been on my mind a lot lately. I read Peter Johnston's Choice Words: How Our Language Affects Children's Learning (Stenhouse, 2004) when it was fresh off the press. At the time I remember thinking, What's the big deal? This is a book filled with common sense and conversations that are second nature.… Continue reading The Way We Speak
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Day 30 of 31: SOLSC
Edited: I was touched by Kevin's heartwarming reflection via a podcast that he posted today. He reflects about why he writes for 31 straight days each March. Will you follow his lead and reflect about how the challenge has impacted you? It could even become your next Slice. (Does that make anyone else smile: a Slice about… Continue reading Day 30 of 31: SOLSC
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Walking on Sunshine (Ruth’s SOLS 30/31)
I know it’s shocking that they aren’t red, but nonetheless these are my latest pair of shoes from my mom. I’ve been wanting a pair of yellow shoes, and even with the big flower on the toe, I think these are perfect. Maybe it’s because they are yellow. Maybe it is because they are bright.… Continue reading Walking on Sunshine (Ruth’s SOLS 30/31)
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Day 29 of 31: SOLSC
Congratulations on reaching the 29th day of the Slice of Life Story Challenge! Stacey will start celebrating Passover this evening, so I'm taking over for the last three days of the Challenge. Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a… Continue reading Day 29 of 31: SOLSC
