#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 National Poetry Month
My favorite month is April. I love writing a poem each day, letting my mind meander through to my fingers and out onto the keys to keep a poem in … Continue Reading #sol15 National Poetry Month
#sol15 I am able
Above my door to remind us that each day we begin anew we sometimes start in such a rush we forget our own specialness so Above my door leading to … Continue Reading #sol15 I am able
#sol15 Two Cats Not Mine
Two cats. Not mine. Huddled, cuddled asleep on a patio chair. Two cats. Not mine. Ears alert Awakened, Aware. Two cats, Not mine. Gaze inside Are you there? Two cats, … Continue Reading #sol15 Two Cats Not Mine
#sol15 Bloggers
So excited. Students ask to blog. Yesterday, they bounded into the room, only to see an entry task. “Aren’t we s’pose to ‘slice’?” “Yeah! We’re s’pose to do our challenge.” … Continue Reading #sol15 Bloggers
#sol15 The Old Lady Screamed
Excited today. My students are writers, novice, but delightful and encouraged. We write in Kidblogs stories, summaries, reading responses, thank you letters to presenters. We’re even writing for #sol15, but not … Continue Reading #sol15 The Old Lady Screamed
#sol15 disappointment
No picture. Doesn’t feel right. Trying to get #sol15 in. Now I know how the kids feel. I let kids continue to work — they can keep doing their projects … Continue Reading #sol15 disappointment
#sol15 11:35
Enough Said Image: Keynote template; Dr Seuss Quote at GoodReads For more slices, visit the gracious hosts at Two Writing Teachers to read other “slices.”
#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
#sol15 Note-taking
I love when the twitterverse provides me with answers to a question, and when I can reciprocate. Here’s a question: What are some paper/pencil ways to take notes? .@grammasheri Thanks! … Continue Reading #sol15 Note-taking
#sol15 Dad: First Family Geek
My Dad Charles Jefferson Edwards 1947 I wasn’t even a thought yet. Hat and beard, a community celebration and friends’ participation. Pencils in pocket; grease on shirt — automobile work. … Continue Reading #sol15 Dad: First Family Geek
#sol15 After Nine
I missed the deadline for slice. Totally distracted providing feedback to students on their projects. Here’s one that’s published already: Life in Two Worlds. My students have a history and … Continue Reading #sol15 After Nine
#sol15 Unbelievable GooglePlus Sadness
Have you heard the news? Google is ending Google Plus. [ Neowin , Google Plus ] My communities have been so important to my profession as an educator — to think … Continue Reading #sol15 Unbelievable GooglePlus Sadness
#sol15 Reading
I’m excited for tomorrow. The fifth grade begged to read The One and Only IVAN, and tomorrow we’re starting it up again after an interruption. Because we were interrupted we … Continue Reading #sol15 Reading
#sol15 Little Free Library
Just out for a walk with my husband, enjoying the brisk air and warm sunshine, and listening to the songbirds chirp at the tops of the trees to claim their … Continue Reading #sol15 Little Free Library
#sol15 Already 3:30 WordPress and Flickr
Life Happens I know. I should be able to plan ahead and write a draft for tomorrow today so I can meet the 9:00 PM deadline [12:00 PM Eastern], but … Continue Reading #sol15 Already 3:30 WordPress and Flickr
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