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 →
Whew! We’re Gonna Make It. (#sol23 Day 16/31)
Fear not! 💖
Precise Language (Day 22/31 #sol22)
"The corners of my mouth explode upwards towards my eyes."
So… what IS this experience that I’m offering my students? (#solTuesday)
Desperately seeking clarity.
Casually organizing (Day 28/31 #sol20)
I mostly followed the rules. Mostly.
Goodbye “normal” (Day 26/31 #sol20)
I just need a minute.
Unexpected side effects (Day 22/31 #sol20)
Silver linings are still there.
5-4-3-2-1 (Day 15/31 #sol20)
When you need to hit the brakes, here’s a tool...
Hold on tight! (Day 8/31 #sol20)
Think we’ll make it? 🤔🤔🤔