My apologies to the recipients of giveaways for the Slice of Life March Challenge. As mind boggling as it is, I actually forgot about getting them out. (This is the reason Stacey handled the details of the prizes in previous years.) There is a reason, which has to do with really crummy internet service, but… Continue reading EEK! Slice of Life Prizes!
Buglette Blog Tour + A Giveaway
Buglette, the Messy Sleeper arrived at my doorstep about two weeks ago. (Review copy provided by Tricycle Press.) I was immediately drawn to the book for the fact that I was notorious for being a messy sleeper throughout my childhood. Buglette, who is a bug, is a messy sleeper because she has BIG dreams each… Continue reading Buglette Blog Tour + A Giveaway
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How’s your writing workshop going?
The year is beginning to wind down, so it is a perfect time for a little reflection on writing workshop. Here are the questions whirling in my mind. I'd love to know your answers to all or some of them. Reflective practice is the key to continuous growth as an educator. What pleased you in… Continue reading How’s your writing workshop going?
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Looking for a Wink (Ruth’s SOLS)
"Yessssss," a little voice said as I pulled out of the garage. Smiling, I asked, "What are you so excited about?" "Look at the sky," Sam said. It was grey. Overcast. Dreary. Cloudy. Dark. Foreboding. I checked my rear view mirror. He was still smiling ear-to-ear. I was curious about his excitement. "What makes you… Continue reading Looking for a Wink (Ruth’s SOLS)
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C’mon… Kumon?
This past weekend I needed to pick up a few feeding-related items for my daughter at Buy Buy Baby. Since Isabelle was sleeping, I found myself weaving through the brightly-lit aisles of the store a little longer than I had planned. I found my way to the toy section, which was incredible. I found myself… Continue reading C’mon… Kumon?
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Monday Possibilities.
People grumble, growl, and roll their eyes when it comes to Mondays. Monday mornings are good fodder for jokes. However, I like to look at Monday as a day of possibilities. It is the opening day of a week waiting to unfold. What did Monday offer you? For me, I'm looking forward to understanding the… Continue reading Monday Possibilities.
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Sundays for the Soul: Serendipity
Serendipity. Go ahead, say it aloud: serendipity. I love the way this word bumps out of my mouth. It's a favorite word of mine, not just because of the way it sounds, but also because of what it means. The meaning I prefer is: the phenomenon of finding valuable things not sought for. Serendipity is… Continue reading Sundays for the Soul: Serendipity
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Words that are Speaking to Me
I've been thinking a lot about letting little things go and focusing on the things that really matter. "Today, fill your cup with sunshine and laughter." --- Dodinsky
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GUEST BLOG POST: Assessment + Writing = Closure
For the nearly 20 years, Lisa Dewey Wells has taught early childhood (three-year-olds through third grade) at independent schools in Massachusetts, New York and Maryland, including the past 12 years at St. Anne’s School of Annapolis. Her passion for teaching includes a commitment to knowing each learner as an individual and creating a classroom community… Continue reading GUEST BLOG POST: Assessment + Writing = Closure
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Misused Apostrophes
The day I went into labor with my daughter I was transferred from a labor and delivery room to a postpartum patient room back to a labor and delivery room. By the time I returned to the labor & delivery room I had been in labor for over 12 hours. About 14 hours into my… Continue reading Misused Apostrophes
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Bits of This & That
Remember this letter that Allie sent to Eve Bunting last fall along with The Ghostly Scary Mystery she wrote dedicated to Eve Bunting? Allie got a response! Yes, there was a form letter, but she also received a personal note from Eve. Wanna see the response? Click here. While getting to know characters, one fourth grader… Continue reading Bits of This & That
