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 it is still the same. I was thinking on the way to work today that I should record the morning routine. I don't have photos… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: The Morning.
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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 this past Friday caused me, and many others, to slow down. I had the chance to reflect on what was important (safety first, Chanukah party… Continue reading That Personal Touch
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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 was never 'round, I took my usual seat, far from the door, on the inside of the table. I loved this spot because I could… Continue reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: High School Art Class.
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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 the day -- skirt; make up; bags packed -- savoring the quiet moments before it is full throttle. Today at 5:23 little feet patter down… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice of Life: 5:23 am
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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 course and on sale right now). I would highly recommend this class, as it is helping me tell stories in a more effective way. I… Continue reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Christmas is Coming!
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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 to Grandma's house we go," since we actually drove through a creek and traversed over mountains to get to our Thanksgiving feast. This year, my… Continue reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Thanksgiving
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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, but I'm starting to think I need to be... at least where this historic election is concerned. Here's what I'm thinking (while trying to avoid… Continue reading pre-election missives or entries
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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 with something once I commit to it. Perhaps that attitude has carried over into my life in other ways. For instance, I've been photographing a… Continue reading Photo Fridays: Look Back, but Always Look Ahead
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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 pencil was barely moving. When I pulled alongside her, I realized that she needed some more structure. Hence, I created some crude graphic organizers to… Continue reading Helping a Student Generate Non-Narrative WN Entries
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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 a poem that I think fits with the theme. I would love some feedback before I submit it. Here are some questions I have: Do… Continue reading Response PLEASE!
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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 chose him instead. I told myself, Someday you'll have plenty of time to browse through stores, but you won't always have a little boy who… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: Shopping Fools.
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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 the way, I stumbled across the pile of today's mail. Sticking out was a manila envelope with just an "R" visible, written in the black… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: Good Mail.
