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 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 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
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
#edblogaday Teaching Is
Teaching is… Reflecting the wonder of the world Listening to questions and queries Pausing to guide and understand Nudging the tentative and unconfident Modeling, Expecting the kind and compassionate Inspiring … Continue Reading #edblogaday Teaching Is
#edblogaday 2 Spring
Why We Love Spring (And You Should, Too!) I love spring and the things that pop up in a rush each day to say I’ve arrived! I’m alive! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I … Continue Reading #edblogaday 2 Spring
#sol15 West side rain
I love forget-me-nots. Five tiny skyblue petals Tiny beautiful Reminders To Stop Sigh At the little things. Found flourishing in the governor’s garden, they are but small clumps on our … Continue Reading #sol15 West side rain
#sol15 Frost
Spring sends mornings Still clutching winter; A pause in hope to prick our thanks of sun, A hope that spreads, Still with warmth Spring sends afternoons. Image: Photo and poetry by … Continue Reading #sol15 Frost
#sol15 National Poetry Month part 2
As I said, I love April. National Poetry Month is an awesome way to teach the love of poetry. My students love poetry — my favorite site is this one: … Continue Reading #sol15 National Poetry Month part 2
#sol15 Scilla siberica
5:00 text: I’m home. I’m not Should I go back to work? No. Just making copies for Monday. Almost done. 6:00 Home Let’s go for a walk. Let’s do. Up … Continue Reading #sol15 Scilla siberica
#140WC Here
A Poem In Columns and Rows: Here Hear! Skyped with teachers around the world tonight to plan a project for our classes. The important thing is we were here, … Continue Reading #140WC Here
How to Write a Poem: An Exercise
How to Write a Poem: An Exercise. This is an awesome activity to try in class. A poem in two columns…Thanks to the Two Writing Teachers.
1DR What Else? 