One Little Word (OLW)

Dana’s OLW for 2017

This is us.

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Betsy’s OLW for 2017

Our lives are divided into moments. Here I will take you on a little journey as I found my OLW of 2017. Have you chosen a word to live by?

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Beth’s One Little Word for 2017

This week my coauthors and I participating in our little New Year's tradition of choosing our One Little Words (OLW's) for 2017.

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Melanie’s OLW for 2017

My one little word was not difficult to choose this year. The challenge will be about honoring it throughout 2017!

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Lisa’s OLW for 2017

Happy New Year to you, our Two Writing Teachers community. Beginning today, we co-authors will share our One Little Words for 2017. Somehow I ended up at the front of the line. "Breathe," I said to myself last month, when I realized I would be the first to post. This is my fourth time choosing a… Continue reading Lisa’s OLW for 2017

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Finding New Opportunites and Joy: All It Takes Is A Slight Twist

Finding New Opportunities and Joy: All It Takes Is A Slight Twist This year presented my family and my teaching life with many changes, and each one took real focus for me. I had the opportunity to make a slight turn turning each into a change blessing or a change obstacle. The difference is in considering the intention.

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One Little Word Check-In

Checking in on my 2016 One Little Word...

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Tara’s One Little Word of 2016

In the past, I have had to go hunting for my One Little Word, but this year I just knew what it would be.

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Stacey’s One Little Word of 2016

Expressing thanks for the big things, and seemingly insignificant things, can lead to happiness.

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Kathleen’s One Little Word of 2016

My fourth grade self's advice, my grandmother's influence, participating in the Literacy Leaders' Forum, and even a Facebook quiz and a fortune cookie have all pointed me in the direction of my One Little Word for 2016...HAPPY.

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Beth’s One Little Word for 2016

Play is at the top of my list for 2016, and I want to shout it from the rooftops. Pitting play against literacy is a false dichotomy. It's not either/or. The way to teach literacy is to provide time for kids to play, talk, dance and sing their little hearts out!

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Dana’s One Little Word of 2016

I finally found my word.  I had been looking everywhere, but my word escaped me.  I was starting to panic.  Was I going to begin 2016 wordless?   I thought about all the ways I could improve my life.  I could write more.  I could clean less.  I could work on self-acceptance.  I could be a better… Continue reading Dana’s One Little Word of 2016