This morning, as usual, we were running a little behind schedule. "Lily, put on your coat," I said to my daughter, who is five, as I zipped up my son, Jackson's, snowsuit. Lily rolled lazily on the floor, with her coat over her face. A minute later. "Lily, please put on your coat," I said again,… Continue reading Beth’s One Little Word for 2015
SOLS and a New Hashtag
Write, share, give.
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Dana’s One Little Word for 2015
I want to concentrate on living a full life, not a busy one.
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Anna’s One Little Word for 2015
This year, I vow to make each of my daily 1,440 minutes count. Here is the One Little Word I'll live by this year.
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WRITE, SHARE, GIVE: IT’S SOL TIME!
WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog. SHARE a link to your post in the comments section. GIVE comments to at least three other SOLS bloggers. Here it is, the last Slice of Life of the year. Happy New Year to all of you - and here's to another year of sharing our… Continue reading WRITE, SHARE, GIVE: IT’S SOL TIME!
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WRITE, SHARE, GIVE: IT’S SOL TIME!
WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog. SHARE a link to your post in the comments section. GIVE comments to at least three other SOLS bloggers. We are so glad that you can join our writing community to share a slice of your life... ...even though the holiday season makes our lives… Continue reading WRITE, SHARE, GIVE: IT’S SOL TIME!
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Winter Recess
The six of us will be celebrating holidays, recharging our batteries, and coming up with more posts to share with this incredible community of teachers and writers for the next two weeks. In the meantime, we have lots to keep you going over winter break.
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Awaken the Writer Inside of You
I first heard of the "Heart Map" in 2003 from Nancie Atwell at Walloon Institute in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I remember thinking it was genius. Then a year later I read the book, Awakening the Heart, by Georgia Heard and was reminded of this idea, "mapping our heart." If you know me, or my writing,… Continue reading Awaken the Writer Inside of You
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A letter to my departing student teacher
In this heartfelt letter to her departing student teacher, Mrs. Smith reflects on their time together and offers words of advice and encouragement. She emphasizes the importance of being a model reader and writer, staying open to unexpected teaching moments, embracing the messiness of learning, fostering a culture of kindness and community, and remembering to have fun in the journey of teaching.
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Grammar Matters + a Book Giveaway
Lynne Dorfman and Diane Dougherty's new book, Grammar Matters, is for teachers of Kindergarten through 6th grade. It provides lessons as well as grammar references so you can enhance your instruction and get your students excited about learning grammar.
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WRITE, SHARE, GIVE: IT’S SOL TIME!
WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog. SHARE a link to your post in the comments section. GIVE comments to at least three other SOLS bloggers. Several Slicers are heading up to the Highlights Foundation for an Unworkshop for few days in late June. Consider joining them if you'd like to drop everything for… Continue reading WRITE, SHARE, GIVE: IT’S SOL TIME!
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Writing Mentors
All writers need mentors. Who are yours?
