Oh, look. It’s March 31st. My seventh year (🤯) of participating in this inspiring Slice of Life challenge and I’ve managed to write and post just about every day this month. Big thank yous to the leaders over at Two Writing Teachers for shepherding us through this month, to the other participants for showing up... Continue Reading →
When our words stick (#sol24 Day 12/31)
The coolest thing happened in my first grade writing class today. Backstory: I have a young writer (we’ll call him James) who has just become an independent letter creator. He now knows them all and how to (mostly) form them correctly. This progression is, as we all know, huge. Despite the massive skill gaps between... Continue Reading →
(#sol24 Day 7/31)
I had to completely ditch my lesson plan for writing today. BUT it was for an excellent reason! Let me explain… We’re in the middle of an opinion writing unit in both first and second grade. All writers are doing a great job of clearly stating their opinion, supporting their statement with examples and details,... Continue Reading →
Today is a great day to start again. (#sol24 Day 2/31)
I started journaling this past spring. Nothing deep or soul-bearing but a little prompted writing, following prompts from some creative ladies I follow on IG, just a few sentences each day. Once I’d made it past two weeks of consistent journaling, I was entering unknown territory. I’d never before been able to journal daily for... Continue Reading →
Gotta rev up the ol’ writing engine… (#sol24 Day 1/31)
Wait. WHAT day is it today?!
Made It! (#sol23 Day 31/31)
A whole month. Wow. ❤️
Fiction for the win! (#sol23 Day 3/31)
Have you read this book about...
Plan, schman (#sol23 Day 1/31)
Wait. You want me to try WHAT?!
The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting For! (#solTuesday)
We started with sixteen and now we're down to the ultimate champion!
Day 31/31 #sol21
I am better for it.
Writing and Laughing 