#slice2013: 11 of 31

Monday March 11, 2013Tuesday March 12, 2013 Ruth Ayres194 Comments

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. --- Harriet Tubman {Dream} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each… Continue reading #slice2013: 11 of 31

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#slice2013: 10 of 31

Sunday March 10, 2013Monday March 11, 2013 Ruth Ayres189 Comments

“Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.” ― Samuel Johnson {Persevere} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Any… Continue reading #slice2013: 10 of 31

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#slice2013: 9 of 31

Saturday March 9, 2013Sunday March 10, 2013 Ruth Ayres185 Comments

MID-MONTH GIVEAWAY! Keep track of the number of blogs you comment on between yesterday and today. Then go here to report your number. The person who comments the most will win a copy of Interactive Modeling by Margaret Berry Wilson. WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the… Continue reading #slice2013: 9 of 31

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#slice2013: 8 of 31

Friday March 8, 2013Saturday March 9, 2013 Ruth Ayres195 Comments

Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of what we do to inspire others. ---Richard Simmons {Encourage} MID-MONTH GIVEAWAY! Keep track of the number of blogs you comment on between now and tomorrow.… Continue reading #slice2013: 8 of 31

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#slice 2013: 6 of 31

Wednesday March 6, 2013Thursday March 7, 2013 Ruth Ayres186 Comments

ATTENTION SLICERS! IMPORTANT MESSAGE! ATTENTION SLICERS! IMPORTANT MESSAGE! ATTENTION SLICERS! IMPORTANT MESSAGE! Please please please use the SAME username each time you leave a comment. Christy Rush-Levine is tracking every slicer every day for giveaway purposes. She has an alphabetical list of slicers and notes who slices each day. If you use a different username it… Continue reading #slice 2013: 6 of 31

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#slice2013: 5 of 31

Tuesday March 5, 2013Wednesday March 6, 2013 Ruth Ayres210 Comments

“Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up.” ---Jane Yolen {Exercise} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a… Continue reading #slice2013: 5 of 31

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#slice2013: 2 of 31

Saturday March 2, 2013Sunday March 3, 2013 Ruth Ayres197 Comments

Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams. --- Ashley Smith {Notice} Dear Slicers, Welcome to Day 2. You can do it...remember it you're stuck feel… Continue reading #slice2013: 2 of 31

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Q&A About the Upcoming Classroom SOLSC

Tuesday February 26, 2013Tuesday February 26, 2013 Stacey Shubitz5 Comments

Watch a video call I had with elementary school students from Julie Johnson's school about the upcoming Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge.

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You Have Time.

Monday February 4, 2013Sunday February 3, 2013 Ruth Ayres13 Comments

One of the biggest barriers between us and the Slice of Life Challenge is TIME. We look at our schedules, we look at other's slices, and we quickly jump to the conclusion that we don't have time to add one more thing, especially something like a daily writing challenge to our already too full schedule. Although… Continue reading You Have Time.

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Ten Tips for Creating an Electronic SOLSC for Your Students

Sunday February 3, 2013Saturday February 2, 2013 guestteacher9 Comments

A Note from Stacey: I recently asked teachers who've led an blog-based Slice of Life Story Challenge, or SOLSC, with their students to share their expertise with me. After all, I've only led a notebook-based Challenge with my students. Two teachers, Amanda Cornwell and Beth Scanlon, volunteered to write guest posts about their experiences about… Continue reading Ten Tips for Creating an Electronic SOLSC for Your Students

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The Focus It Takes to Write

Sunday December 9, 2012Sunday December 9, 2012 Stacey Shubitz9 Comments

While I've thought of myself as a great multi-tasker for years, I recently found that my multi-tasking was preventing me from completing writing. If I get lucky enough to be home for my daughter's nap time, then I'm constantly racing against the clock to get a multitude of things done during her nap. And, if… Continue reading The Focus It Takes to Write

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday November 22, 2012Saturday November 24, 2012 Stacey Shubitz9 Comments

Thank a family member, friend, or colleague for a small kindness they've extended to you. While a text message or an e-mail is nice, a handwritten note or live conversation (i.e., in person, via Skype/Facetime, or on the telephone) is even better.