Juliann wrote a Slice of Life Story today that included the following paragraph: This job of teaching is a tricky one. It is one that doesn't stay behind when you close the classroom door. It follows you home, it taps on your shoulder every time you walk into a book or craft store. Wouldn't that… Continue reading Some Honest Reflections on Our Profession
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Religion & Publishing Celebrations
Lisa posted a question that really got me thinking about something I've never faced in my classroom: parents whose religion does not allow their child to partake in celebrations of any kind. While I've had students who do not celebrate birthdays or Halloween, I've never had a parent pull a student from a publishing party.… Continue reading Religion & Publishing Celebrations
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Anyone going to AERA in April?
I just found out a proposal two of my instructors from Teachers College submitted to the 2009 AERA (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting in San Diego got accepted. I will be presenting along with them, and three other former classmates from the Literacy Specialist Program at T.C., at AERA in mid-April 2009. The title… Continue reading Anyone going to AERA in April?
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Spelling Sites
I tend not to focus much on spelling when I write about the teaching of writing. However, I'm well-aware that using conventions properly is extremely important. Each week, my students have eight personal words, which are drawn from their own writing and/or high-frequency words they misspell on assessments I give. [These are in addition to… Continue reading Spelling Sites
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frustration.
This weekend, during rest time, I heard a few sobs from my youngest daughter's room. The sounds were odd, so I went to check on her. As I approached her door, I heard a bit of pounding and -- oh dear! -- was that a growl? Opening the door and peeking in, I asked, "Is… Continue reading frustration.
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Some inspiration to keep you going this Tuesday
When I was at Borders yesterday, I found myself sucked into buying a tiny book by Mitchell Uscher, which is a collection of quotes about teachers and teaching. I just wanted to share a few of the quotes that are inside it, which inspired me this morning. "Children must be taught how to think, not… Continue reading Some inspiration to keep you going this Tuesday
