The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! I have twin four and a half -- almost five! -- year old daughters. I try to be consciously aware of what I say and do in regards to my body image and self-esteem and also with their body image and self-esteem. First of all, because I don't want them to believe everything that society says is true. Even if they don't fully understand it today. In addition, because they are fraternal twin sisters, I want them to understand they are individuals with unique and different bodies that God created for each of them. However, society -- including my loving family and friends -- tell a different story and harmlessly create a comparison war. My girls constantly hear how beautiful, adorable, cute, fill-i...
You have such great minds to keep you company. Your reasons to write are equal to theirs. Keep capturing the moments. Happy writing!
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Ah, the answer to my question! Yes, you must have gotten a poster, too! It was a fun question to think about.
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Congrats on winning the poster. It's a fun question, isn't it?
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And I too won one, so I see that those writing so avidly for Two Writing Teachers have purely personal reasons for writing, and each is supported in that. There were a number of them sharing in those comments. Thanks for sharing Michelle.
ReplyDeleteIt is clear that you "get" what it takes to help students find their voices in writing. You are clearly an authentic teacher, and your students are lucky for your guidance!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed answering that question on my other blog - but your answer is closer to the answer I would give about why I write on my teaching blog.
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