Lessons from a Chairmaker

Monday March 25, 2013 Ruth Ayres14 Comments

On a whim, Deb and I stopped at a chairmaker. Of all the experiences, this is one that is sticking with me, it is one I will take home and remember over the years. I find this almost laughable. On the surface, there is nothing extraordinary about the chairmaker visit. We drove into a hidden… Continue reading Lessons from a Chairmaker

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#slice2013: 25 of 31

Monday March 25, 2013Thursday March 28, 2013 Ruth Ayres166 Comments

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 questions, please contact: Linda Baie – lindab414[at]gmail[dot]com (If you last name begins with A… Continue reading #slice2013: 25 of 31

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: 25 of 31

Monday March 25, 2013Friday March 29, 2013 Stacey Shubitz13 Comments

Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you. --Marsha Norman Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog. Then, share the unique URL to the location of the “round up” of student slices. (Click here… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 25 of 31

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#slice2013: 24 of 31

Sunday March 24, 2013Monday March 25, 2013 Ruth Ayres164 Comments

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: 24 of 31

Sunday March 24, 2013Monday March 25, 2013 Stacey Shubitz13 Comments

If you care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it. --William James Whoa! Just one week left to go! I guess we could call this the home stretch! Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog.… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 24 of 31

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#slice2013: 23 of 31

Saturday March 23, 2013Sunday March 24, 2013 Ruth Ayres157 Comments

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: 23 of 31

Saturday March 23, 2013Sunday March 17, 2013 Stacey Shubitz12 Comments

Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else. - James M. Barrie Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog. Then, share the unique URL to the location of the “round up” of student slices.… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 23 of 31

commenting · Slice of Life Story Challenge

Commenting Challenge: New Slicers Only

Friday March 22, 2013Monday March 25, 2013 Stacey Shubitz11 Comments

The Sixth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge is more than halfway over. Those of you who are new to our community have probably felt welcomed by the men and women (aka: Slicers) who have been part of our writing community for the past five years. Comments are like gifts. They're precious. We're excited to… Continue reading Commenting Challenge: New Slicers Only

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#slice2013: 22 of 31

Friday March 22, 2013Saturday March 23, 2013 Ruth Ayres169 Comments

A new commenting challenge especially for new slicers! Check out Stacey's post for more information. 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… Continue reading #slice2013: 22 of 31

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: 22 of 31

Friday March 22, 2013Sunday March 17, 2013 Stacey Shubitz14 Comments

We are made to persist. That's how we find out who we are. --Tobias Wolff We're heading into the second-to-last weekend of the Challenge. How's the weekend writing going for your kids? I know some of you have been impressed with your students' eagerness to keep slicing on the weekends. Feel free to share your… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 22 of 31