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 Magnolia
Petals, waxy cream Buds, brown fuzz Leaves, not yet Branch, crooked brown Aroma, stops you thirty feet away This, magnificent magnolia. Get ready for National Poetry Month ! Writing Strategies … Continue Reading Slice of Life Magnolia
Slice of Life Basketball
It rules. On the Rez, it rules. Or, does it? What else rules on the Rez? I heard some track stars racing outside my window, their coach encouraging their every step. … Continue Reading Slice of Life Basketball
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 Mist
Mist in the morning Clouds on the cliffs Cold in the courtyard Frost on the fence Play on the playground Gone from the green. Writing Strategies: Alliteration: Each phrase … Continue Reading Slice of Life Mist
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 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 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
