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Embracing the Unexpected (SoLSC 8/31) #sol15
As I Sliced about yesterday, I was judging a dance competition this weekend. It was a two day event where the teams perform the first day, get their score sheets and feedback, and then perform the same...
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Happy Monday indeed! (SoLSC 9/31) #sol15
After my massage on our day off today, I was desperate for caffeine after my long weekend of dance judging (see my previous two Slices for more on that), so drove to Starbucks on my way home. While I...
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A Captive Audience (SoLSC 10/31) #sol15
I love teaching 7th and 8th graders, and I especially appreciate that teaching this level allows me to be straight up with kids and ask for feedback. Today was another example of that.See, I have a...
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Ruminations on Author Visits (SoLSC 11/31) #sol15
Today we had a visit from Erika T. Wurth, a Native author. She did some generative writing exercises with my students. In October, we had a visit from Deborah Miranda, a Native author. She led my...
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A Slice Visitor (SoLSC 12/31) #sol15
Today was a fun afternoon to be in my classroom. Not only did we do our Independent Daily Reading, #bookaday read aloud, Slicing and sharing, but we also has a Slice of Life visitor! A friend of mine,...
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Sometimes They Surprise You… (SoLSC 13/31) #sol15
I have high expectations for all of my students…because they need to know they can meet them. I expect a lot from them…because they need to be ready for high school and success beyond.I press them to...
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A Day Spent Watching (& Judging) Dance (SoLSC 14/31) #sol15
I spent today judging another dance competition. I really do enjoy it, and I especially love that I get to be a part of helping kids participate in a sport they love...and it is a sport, but it is also...
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A Day of Rest (SoLSC 15/31) #sol15
I had something else I was going to write about today, the idea was sparked when I woke up this morning and saw the picture on my nightstand, but then the day got away from me (No worries, I'll keep...
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Opening Yourself Up to Feedback (SoLSC 16/31) #sol15
I've been reading lots of thoughts from people going on with various situations, and I had a wonderful coaching observation session today in my first language arts class, and since I asked my students...
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Writing Poems Today (SoLSC 17/31) #sol15
Scene From a ClassroomWe’re going to write poems todayI said to my 7th gradersAlmost all of them groanedAnd didn’t believe meWhen I said it might be easierLet me show you my poem from yesterdayI said...
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The Story of Dooley [aka: Ireland, Rescue Dogs, and a Name] (SoLSC 18/31) #sol15
Yesterday being St. Patrick’s Day, it had me reminiscing about our trip to Ireland nine years ago with my family and grandparents. One of the most lasting things from that trip, beyond the memories...
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Some Days (SoLSC 19/31) #sol15
Some daysI have less patiencethan I know I shouldSome daysI wish I had moretime, energy, understandingSome daysI get frustratedand hear how short my tone isThose daysI may have to stopand count to...
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How Dropping My Phone Led to Thoughts on My Favorite Color (SoLSC 20/31) #sol15
I dropped my phone this morning. This is not something that occurs often, but it happens often enough. I have never had major damage (knock on wood) from dropping my phone, but that is mostly because I...
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Get the Ice Cream (SoLSC 21/31) #sol15
It was a long week for both myself and my husband. That often leads to wanting some dessert. I do want to start trying to make healthier choices, but sometimes you just need to get the ice cream. Which...
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My Brain on Revision (SoLSC 22/31) #sol15
It's a weird thing when you're asked to write a biographical statement about yourself. I always feel a bit awkward about it because I know the purpose is to share things about myself that would make...
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Knowing When to Quit & Finding Balance (SoLSC 23/31) #sol15
Sometimes the hardest thing to know is when to quit. Once I’ve committed to something, or pursued an idea, I want to see it through to the end because I wouldn’t have worked on it if I wasn’t...
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Things I Know For Sure (SoLSC 24/31) #sol15
I've been toying with the idea of a list Slice after being inspired by many others, and as an option to show my students. Today's came about from just one little line that started a waterfall of...
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Ten Things You Might Not Know About Me (SoLSC 25/31) #sol15
Inspired by other Slicers*, I decided to do another example of a list Slice today (as I asked all of my students to also try some sort of list while Slicing today)Ten Things You Might Not Know About...
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Some Days Just Don't Go As Planned (SoLSC 26/31) #sol15
I had an idea this morning about what I wanted to write today. It was early after I let the dog out and was browsing Twitter and Facebook getting my brain to wake up a bit before getting ready to go to...
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What I Hope My Students Know Most (SoLSC 27/31) #sol15
What I Hope My Students Know MostWhat I hope my students know mostIs that I careYou may only see meAs your teacherBut each one of youBecomes my kidsEvery one of you Matter to meI careEven if it seems...
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