I taught a workshop today. Many of my colleagues were game. Others, sadly, notsomuch. Guess who I’m focusing my energy on?
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Slice of Life Day 15: Tip for Tomorrow
It’s validating to tune in to the Two Writing Teachers Podcast, only to have their “tip for tomorrow’ echo what I’m currently teaching.
SOLSC Day 7: How to Write Something Important
Write something really good in 45 easy steps. Follow me for more life hacks.
Slice of Life Tuesday: Dear Mrs. Levin
A student wrote an email that broke my heart, just a little. I found them in the hallway yesterday and told them I need time to think about all the beautiful and thoughtful questions they asked before responding back.
But I still feel the need to acknowledge their words. I’m carrying this kid with me. Perhaps you recognize either yourself or another kid here. My hope is, next week, I’ll have a poem to offer in response.
Slice of Life Tuesday: Writing Group!
Last Thursday, I got to host an online writing group with some of my students. I’m still smiling.
Slice of Life Day 24: Growing Up
What did I want to be when I was five? No idea. But boy, have my plans changed over the years…
Slice of Life, Day 12: On Confidence
Who’s the most confident person I know? I’d name them here, but that wouldn’t be nice. Let me explain. I looked at this daily writing prompt, and the way it asks about confidence, it gives the impression that more is better. Confidence is good. I work to build it in students plagued by perfectionism. IContinue reading “Slice of Life, Day 12: On Confidence”
Slice of Life Day 6: My Favorite Failure
The other day, I failed a lift at the gym. And it made me proud…
Slice of Life Challenge Day 2: If Only
Wasn’t expecting to cut it close with my post this early in the month, but writing is writing. I’ll take it as a win!
Slice of Life Challenge Day 1: Benchmarks
Today marks Day 1 of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. How have I changed? What will it teach me? Time will tell.
Soapbox: The Way I see Things 