Ruth’s SOLS: “Play Trains, Mom”
This is a common scene in my life right now. The shirt changes and the track changes and the length of train changes . . . the the hat + … Continue Reading Ruth’s SOLS: “Play Trains, Mom”
Ruth’s Slice: Debbie Miller Observation!
Sitting on the floor of a primary classroom, watching Debbie Miller lead a reading workshop, I am reminded of the importance of a student-led classroom. It all comes down to … Continue Reading Ruth’s Slice: Debbie Miller Observation!
Ruth’s Slice: Morning Tea.
His loud wailing sobs broke into the serene morning. Our mornings are peaceful. Always. (Usually.) Right now it isn’t quiet. The sobs are echoing through the entire house — bouncing … Continue Reading Ruth’s Slice: Morning Tea.
Why Memoir Monday?
When I giggle at my goal as a fifth grader to write a story a day, collecting thick purple folders of words and pictures, stapled into books, I remember the process … Continue Reading Why Memoir Monday?
Ruth’s SOLS: The Morning.
About a year ago I recorded our bedtime routine — I should do that again, considering there’s two extra kids in on the gig. It’s funny, though, how much of … Continue Reading Ruth’s SOLS: The Morning.
That Personal Touch
Our Entry Table Has Begun to Brim with Anniversary and Chanukah Cards Originally uploaded by teachergal We’re all so busy these days, aren’t we? The snowstorm that hit New England … Continue Reading That Personal Touch
Ruth’s Memoir Monday: High School Art Class.
I walk into my favorite class of the day, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are floating through the air, She grew up in an Indiana town, with a good lookin’ mama who … Continue Reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: High School Art Class.
Ruth’s Slice of Life: 5:23 am
Each morning, near 5:20 am, I am reflecting on my daily bible reading and devotions. A hot cup of tea keeps my frigid hands warm. I am completely ready for … Continue Reading Ruth’s Slice of Life: 5:23 am
Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Christmas is Coming!
Edited: This is a digital layout created using Photoshop Elements (download a free 30 day trial version here) for a class I’m taking from JessicaSprague.com called Up and Running with Photoshop (it’s a self-paced … Continue Reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Christmas is Coming!
Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Thanksgiving
Growing up, we traveled deep into the hills of the Ozarks in Arkansas for Thanksgiving dinner with my grandparents. We used to sing, “Through the river and over the hills … Continue Reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Thanksgiving
pre-election missives or entries
Many teachers have the kids write letters to their future selves at the start of the academic year (to be opened in June). I’ve never been one of those teachers, … Continue Reading pre-election missives or entries
Photo Fridays: Look Back, but Always Look Ahead
A view from behind Originally uploaded by teachergal I’ve come to believe that once I make a decision, I should never look back. And quite frankly, I don’t. I stick … Continue Reading Photo Fridays: Look Back, but Always Look Ahead
Helping a Student Generate Non-Narrative WN Entries
One of my students seemed to be stuck as she sat in her writing focus spot today. She was supposed to be collecting entries and growing some thinking, but her … Continue Reading Helping a Student Generate Non-Narrative WN Entries
Response PLEASE!
I was asked to submit a piece of writing for a little newsletter the All-Write Consortium is putting together. The focuse for this issue is Why Workshop? So I refined … Continue Reading Response PLEASE!
Ruth’s SOLS: Shopping Fools.
On Saturday morning the little guy wanted to join me on some errands. I relented. Even though I was looking forward to some time alone, just browsing through stores, I … Continue Reading Ruth’s SOLS: Shopping Fools.
Ruth’s SOLS: Good Mail.
It’s unexpected time alone right now. I was headed off to grab my laptop in order to get some work done and not be sucked into the blog world. On … Continue Reading Ruth’s SOLS: Good Mail.
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 … Continue Reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Getting Laney.
Ruth’s Slice of Life: Messy Bedroom.
I read in Katie Wood Ray’s Study Driven: Showing what surrounds a character can help the reader understand a lot about the character (34). It inspired me to write about … Continue Reading Ruth’s Slice of Life: Messy Bedroom.
Stacey’s M.M. Post: Baseball
“Peanuts for sale! Get your fresh hot-roasted peanuts for sale!” I hollered. “How much?” asked my Grandfather, indulging my childhood play. “Fifty cents,” I replied. “Oh, that’s a good deal … Continue Reading Stacey’s M.M. Post: Baseball
Memoir Monday: Sascha 1999 – 2008.
From TWT_2 My dog died on Saturday around 5:30 pm. Actually, it’s unfair to say my dog, because during the school year, she was Andy’s dog. She was my dog during … Continue Reading Memoir Monday: Sascha 1999 – 2008.
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 