Stories are as unique as the people who tell them, and the best stories are those in which the ending is a surprise. At least, that's what Travis Parker recalled his dad telling him when he was a child. Travis remembered the way his dad would sit on the bed beside him, his mouth curling… Continue reading Share Your Story
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If you have a few minutes
In the clickey-click way of the Internet, I found myself here. Storypeople is filled with whimsy, some art, stories and poetry that will make you smile. I found myself lost in Storyland. The Wonder of It All Sitting there in your pajamas & all the time in the world & if I could keep any moment… Continue reading If you have a few minutes
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Owning Your Story.
I was talking with a friend and colleague of mine, Deb Gaby. She was commenting about how often in life when we begin to think differently, this new awareness crops up in many different aspects of our life. Interestingly enough, Deb and I are both thinking deeply about collecting the stories which define our lives.… Continue reading Owning Your Story.
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WN Entry: I Am Amazed…
I Am Amazed is written and illustrated by Jodi Hills. It's a book that pays tribute to the people in our everyday lives that we often look past and recognizes the beauty within them. My former principal read it to the entire staff as a way to tip his hat to all of us for… Continue reading WN Entry: I Am Amazed…
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Ruth’s Student Story: Arielle.
One day I was packing my bag, getting ready to go to another school when I looked up to notice Arielle was still sitting at her desk, staring at me. The rest of the class (and teacher) had already headed to lunch. "What's up?" I asked her. "I wanted to tell you thank you for… Continue reading Ruth’s Student Story: Arielle.
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Ruth’s SS1 (Brian): I don’t wanna write.
I don't wanna write a student story, is the thought going through my mind right now (and because I live with two little girls there may even be a bit of a whine to it). I remember Brian. Everyday he would look the part of a writer -- yellow legal pad; pen posed; sitting in… Continue reading Ruth’s SS1 (Brian): I don’t wanna write.
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Student Story #1: I Need to Hold Your Hand
I've taught fourth or fifth grade in low-SES communities ever since I worked as a fifth grade teacher at P.S. 72 in Spanish Harlem when I was a graduate student completing my first master's degree at Hunter College. Hunter prepares teachers to work in "urban settings." Hence, when it came time to find a job,… Continue reading Student Story #1: I Need to Hold Your Hand
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Story Telling in 104 Degree Heat
Yesterday we headed to Massachusetts for our final field trip of the year. We were supposed to visit the Sculpture Park at the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln. However, it was going to be hot. Really hot. Fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk and schvitz-like-crazy hot. But we went up there anyway, with lots of water, sunscreen, and hats and the… Continue reading Story Telling in 104 Degree Heat
