Writing and playing are not one and the same but there is deep value in forging connections between the two by finding regular opportunities to have children both write while they play, AND play while they write!
Category: childhood
Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Getting Laney.
Earlier this week I wrote a quick write in my writer's notebook about getting my cabbage patch kid. (Last week for Memoir Monday, I toyed with the So What? of writing about Laney.) I thought I'd get it scanned and then posted in that format, yet, it just hasn't happened. So, because it's nearly Poetry Friday… Continue reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Getting Laney.
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Ruth’s Slice: I’ve Gotta Secret!
I was putting the little guy down to bed and he whispers: "Momma, I gotta secret. Wanna know it?" Smiling, because, really, what kind of secret could a two and a half year old have from his mom, I whisper back, "You want to share it?" "Uh-huh," he nods, serious. "Okay, what is it?" I… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice: I’ve Gotta Secret!
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Today’s Graduates: The Millennials
Found this clip from 60 Minutes on Lessons from the Scrapbook Page. I think it's quite insightful and would love to "hear" your comments. Enjoy having your thinking pushed a bit. 🙂 Here's the link.
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 5
Was the bear cold? Originally uploaded by teachergal "Proceed to the first landing," I told my Assembly Line Managers once I saw that my class was ready to leave the lunch room. I saw a big bump under one of my student's coats, which she was holding in her arms, and decided to stay at… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 5
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WN Entry: Fireflies
I stepped out of the car in New Jersey last night. Home sweet home, I thought. I was coming home to my parents' house for two nights. I slammed the passenger door to shut and was about to walk into the house when I saw a spot of yellow light flicker on and off. What… Continue reading WN Entry: Fireflies
