Sometimes when an experience seems so big it is hard to focus a reflection. Sometimes it is hard to settle the thoughts and find the meaning. Sometimes it is difficult to even know where to begin processing. So I'm going to make a lists. Lists always seem to make things more manageable. The Twitter feed… Continue reading All-Write Reflection + {Discover. Play. Build.}
Category: Reflective Practice
All-Write Conference
I on purpose waited to write today's post because I knew I'd have all kinds of ideas swirling after the All-Write conference. However, it is 10:15 and I'm just sitting down alone in my hotel room. Here's the day... Jeff Anderson keynote -- Things every writer needs to know Kristen Horrell -- Creating a culture… Continue reading All-Write Conference
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How’s your writing workshop going?
The year is beginning to wind down, so it is a perfect time for a little reflection on writing workshop. Here are the questions whirling in my mind. I'd love to know your answers to all or some of them. Reflective practice is the key to continuous growth as an educator. What pleased you in… Continue reading How’s your writing workshop going?
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First Grade Reflections
Today Maggie Gayton asked her first graders to write a reflection about what they have learned recently as a writer. Her students, using pictures and words, reminded us of the power of writing workshop and the importance of reflecting on our writing lives.Maggie will post these reflections on her Celebrating Writers bulletin board along with… Continue reading First Grade Reflections
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Sundays for the Soul: SOLSC Reflections
Here is a roundup of reflections from Slice of Life Story Challenge. Trust me, there's not much better than this for your soul. (My apologies if I missed yours. If you wrote a reflection and it's not on this list, pleasepleaseplease add it to the comments.) One of the common themes throughout the reflections is… Continue reading Sundays for the Soul: SOLSC Reflections
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Processing My Learning (Ruth’s SOLS)
One of my favorite parts of my job is I am privileged to a lot of professional development. Often when I travel to conferences, I attend with our district reading coach, Deb Gaby. Over the years, Deb and I have developed a comfortable routine of traveling together. I know she likes some alone… Continue reading Processing My Learning (Ruth’s SOLS)
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SOLS Challenge in the Classroom
I am thrilled to hear so many plans to extend Slice of Life Story Challenge to your classrooms. Thank you to those who have shared their thinking. My friend Ruth Metcalfe (she posts in the comments as "the other ruth"), has generously shared her reflective thinking, anchor chart, and templates for a SOLS Challenge book… Continue reading SOLS Challenge in the Classroom
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How’s Your OLW?
I think choosing a OLW (one little word) for the year is a great way to embark on a reflective life. When I chose vitality for my OLW, I knew I was in for a lot of learning. I expected to learn about physical health and healthy eating, but I also learned about spiritual and… Continue reading How’s Your OLW?
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An Inspirational Professional Text + A Giveaway
When I was a classroom teacher I had my fair share of challenging students. Through the years I taught had quite a few students with social-emotional issues, learning disabilities, and discipline problems. I've had students hide underneath desks, crawl on the floor of the classroom, and who've screamed at classmates when things haven't gone their… Continue reading An Inspirational Professional Text + A Giveaway
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NCTE: A Very Brief Reflection
Hugged.Home.Unpacked.Can't wait to talk with Andy.But first, a very brief reflection of NCTE. I promise more will come. Still, in a word, this is what I'm taking away from NCTE 2010:JoyYes, joy. I am joyful for the privileged work I get to do each day. I'm joyful to write alongside students, allowing my love for weaving words… Continue reading NCTE: A Very Brief Reflection
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Feeling Stressed?
It's that time of year for teachers . . . everything is piling-up, we've passed the "honeymoon period," and our lists of things to do could stretch to the moon (and back). Add on top of that the shorter days of the season, as well as the upcoming holidays and it is no surprised many… Continue reading Feeling Stressed?
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Will you be at KSRA?
Ruth and I will be presenting twice at the upcoming Keystone State Reading Association Conference in Hershey, PA this-coming Sunday and Monday. Our presentations are scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 24th at 4:00 p.m. and on Monday morning, October 25th at 9:30 a.m. Both presentations are entitled "Refining Reflective Practice: Pathways to Building a Stronger… Continue reading Will you be at KSRA?
