Today’s staff meeting was meant to be fun and exciting…which makes things all the more dystopian…
Tag Archives: elementary education
Slice of Life Day 10: Seventeen Years
Today’s my blog-iversary!
Seventeen years ago, I started my original, now defunct-ish blog. It was my first foray into public writing since…well, since my creative writing days in college. I thought I’d look back on my very first post.
SOLSC Day 9: Not Yet Spring
Early winter / late spring, as only a midwesterner can see it:
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 Day 5: Not Now!
Today has been…a DAY. Ups. Downs. Craziness. Random moments of validation, sincerity, success. The answer is, YES. I’m doing a fair amount of writing. And the answer is NO, I’m not sure it’s writing I’m ready to share. Just know I’ve got stuff cookin’… Will I have more tomorrow? You BETCHA.
Slice of Life Day 5: Every Day is Book Day
It may not be World Book Day in the US, but that doesn’t mean I can’t celebrate.
Slice of Life Day 4: Mind Blown
I always leave class smiling when students experience a mind-blowing moment. Experiencing one for myself today? Well, it made getting out of bed absolutely WORTH it.
Slice of Life Day 3: Are You Stuck?
I work hard to use language that builds a secure, independent community of learners. Who knew my students were listening?
Slice of Life Day 2: Today…
Some days start with a whimper, or a bang. Today started with a barrage…
Slice of Life Day 1: What Slice of Life Does
At this time of year, I search my neighborhood for signs of spring, hunting for hints of wonder. Today’s writing came to me in much the same fashion.
Soapbox: The Way I see Things 