Did you read Katherine Sokolowski's Slice of Life post this past Tuesday? She crafted a poem that was a tribute to a dear family-friend, Vel, who passed away. Crafting the poem was a way for Katherine to practice what she preached, by writing beside her students during independent writing time. The poem she wrote was… Continue reading Crafting a Tribute Poem
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Stacey’s Memoir Monday Post
Looking at Your Place - Grandpa's 80th Birthday0001 Originally uploaded by teachergal I'm teaching George Ella Lyon's "Looking at Your Place" Lesson later today. Therefore, I thought it would be nice for me to get in the mindset that the kids need to be in when they do this. I decided to try going through… Continue reading Stacey’s Memoir Monday Post
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Stacey’s M.M. Post: Growing Up… Literally
(I'm using Ruth's "I Remember" Memoir Post from last week to help me set up my post today. I figured this would be a nice way to show how other teachers' writing can help inspire our own writing.) I remember learning that you were your tallest in the morning. I remember being measured every year… Continue reading Stacey’s M.M. Post: Growing Up… Literally
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #24
Stacey and "Ebubbey" in 2002 Originally uploaded by teachergal When I woke up this morning, I got out of bed as usual. I went into our study, flicked on the light above my desk and checked my email. However, once I realized that it was Monday, my heart sank a bit. Today's March 24th, I… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #24
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Stacey’s WN Entry: A Special Relative
Fletcher suggests writing about a brother, sister, or special relative. Remember: think small. Focus on one aspect of that person, or one experience you had with him or her. Both of my grandfathers passed away in the year prior to my Bat Mitzvah. Each of these men were special to me. However, I was exceedingly… Continue reading Stacey’s WN Entry: A Special Relative
