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 Numeracy Night
What: PI Day 3.14 Event: Numeracy Night Action: The hallways and classrooms of our school added energy filled with math games, digital programs, and families participating. We multiplied that energy … Continue Reading Slice of Life Numeracy Night
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 Spring Yellow
Cloudy and cold Gusty, grey days Squelch the spirit; Blue and bold Spring sky’s Sweet sunshine Strengthens the spirit; Its yellow globe Resonates in each lobe of today’s opened daffodil, … Continue Reading Slice of Life Spring Yellow
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
Slice of Life #sol16 Elevation
Tuesday, the sun shone brightly on the hills around the school. The snow blanketing the highest points sparkled like diamonds while the brown of the lower elevations looked like a … Continue Reading Slice of Life #sol16 Elevation
Slice of Life #sol16 Just for Fun
I stumbled upon another Slice of Life blogger today: Carol Varsalona whose Just for Fun post explains her iMovie Photo Gallery technique. Such beautiful images. I love to create movies in iMovie — … Continue Reading Slice of Life #sol16 Just for Fun
Slice of Life Heard in Class
“How do you group the images?” Student runs across the room and demonstrates. “I can’t get the color to change.” Teacher demonstrates. “Enibe knows how to change the color … Continue Reading Slice of Life Heard in Class
Slice of Life SOL Friend’s Quote
A3: I love that students catch a vision for learning w/o the threat or reward of grades hanging over their heads. #geniushour #SoFLEdChat — Denise Krebs (@mrsdkrebs) February 12, … Continue Reading Slice of Life SOL Friend’s Quote
Slice of Life Blended Learning
Today I watched Part 1 of FRed Talks [Find Real Education] after the amazing presentation by Eric Curts at Classroom Live 2.0 about Google Drawings. Every one of those links helped … Continue Reading Slice of Life Blended Learning
Slice of Life SOL Fridays
SOL Friday It’s Friday. Kids are glad school is done for the week, and teachers are glad for a break. But is it a break? Papers to grade, lessons to … Continue Reading Slice of Life SOL Fridays
SOL Lemons
Today, our prompt was to think of a quote and connect with it, something that touched your life. This one is so old, but it always pops up … Continue Reading SOL Lemons
SOL Buttercups Spring Memories
March 2nd Buttercups With every Spring Creator brings A yellow bright Chasing fright as petals of hopefulness bring smiles of happiness Signs of Spring Joy will bring. Every year when … Continue Reading SOL Buttercups Spring Memories
SOL Sun Beams
Tired after work, I needed a walk. I walked with my head down, kicking at the dust as the shadows darkened beneath the fir trees lining the road. I sighed. … Continue Reading SOL Sun Beams
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