Stories are Frames
[by Sheri; see on Flickr Yesterday I chose my One Word: Story. Everyone has a story. Today, I discovered my friend Helen DeWaard’s One Word: Frames. Frames structure our ideas– … Continue Reading Stories are Frames
One Word
By Sheri [Flickr] One Word. Story. We humans are stories, each of us unique and different, living out our lives according to our plans and obstacles, making life work as … Continue Reading One Word
SOL Texture
Texture: a wall still holding, needing repair, a bit like our country right now, and perhaps like all communities. There’s always a part that needs fixing, a part that’s till … Continue Reading SOL Texture
Jan 8 Blogging Challenges
I’ve been out of the loop, detached, lost. But A J Juliani’s newsletter reached out and shook me up: Keep going. I love thinking and writing: my fingers tapping the … Continue Reading Jan 8 Blogging Challenges
Jan 7 Community History
Jan 7 Community History I live in a community composed of five towns: Electric City, Grand Coulee, Coulee Dam, Elmer City, and Nespelem. We are tied together in a history … Continue Reading Jan 7 Community History
#blogamonth So many “news”
A new year… A new group of students… New curriculum… New colleagues… New mandates… How do we begin anew? How do we begin anew with all the “news” we encounter? … Continue Reading #blogamonth So many “news”
Slice of Life Spring Break
Real readers find a place to read that’s cozy so they can relax and immerse themselves in the world of their tale. During lessons, they’re antsy learning new skills and … Continue Reading Slice of Life Spring Break
Slice of Life Leadership
New Post: What Great Leaders Do Differently 2016 https://t.co/pgIBE1Ly6C #cpchat #edchat pic.twitter.com/ERv5Q9H6LK — David Geurin (@DavidGeurin) March 17, 2016 David Geurin is a “principal and lead learner at … Continue Reading Slice of Life Leadership
Slice of Life I Missed Venice
I’m in class all day. But my granddaughter currently travels throughout Italy with a backpack and an adventurous attitude. Her blog says: A vacation is a break from everyday life … Continue Reading Slice of Life I Missed Venice
Slice of Life Cobbles
Her feet hurt. For hours she walked upon volcanic basalt cubes, the cobblestone streets of ancient Rome. One foot carefully placed, then another. Step by step in shoes without … Continue Reading Slice of Life Cobbles
Slice of Life Silence
Morning flew by along as many students continued to finish arguments [like this one] and personalized book reports based on student reading notes shared over the month in Google Forms. Some … Continue Reading Slice of Life Silence
Slice of Life Cats
In the morning, the cats are antsy. They don’t want us to leave. The black and white one meows incessantly, following my husband around where ever he wanders: starting the … Continue Reading Slice of Life Cats
Slice of Life The Cow
As I drove by a field with fresh greenery spreading out for miles, I glanced at the fenced-in area on hillside below the road. It was filled with white cows, not … Continue Reading Slice of Life The Cow
Slice of Life Transitions #DigiLit Sunday
DigiLit Sunday under the leadership of Margaret Simon focused this week on Transitions. Margaret delighted in the transition her students made to independent learners through the workshop approach in her classroom.Carol … Continue Reading Slice of Life Transitions #DigiLit Sunday
Slice of Life Cats
What is it about cats? The day is hectic. You’re up and down and in and out with chores around the house and outside. As soon as the basket is empty, … Continue Reading Slice of Life Cats
Slice of Life March 10 Writing Roots
Writing is is not easy. It’s not simply talk written down. I tell my students that. It’s not just rambling on and on like we do sometimes with friends. … Continue Reading Slice of Life March 10 Writing Roots
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