Literacy Learning Zone

March Slice of Life Story Challenge  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! It's been a long month.  A busy month.  A fulfilling month. This month I -- watched students try their best read hundreds of slices wrote as many comments tried to see any signs of spring enjoyed a date night transitioned the girls to big beds started potty training and wrote -- a lot about the girls. This last week was a long spring break week.  A busy week.  A fulfilling week. This week we -- played and giggled spent time with Grammy and Grampy practiced potty training went to the library finally played outside celebrated my birthday ate lots...

March Slice of Life Story Challenge  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! On this birthday day Calm morning Pedicure pamper Chatting with family quiet and   s  l  o w Windows down driving Shopping alone Sunshine stroll quiet and   s  l  o w Family together Dinner out Talking and laughing LOUD and fast Cake and candles Singing joyously Cards and special gifts LOUD and  fast Everyone leaving Two by two All is quiet again exhausted and   t  i  r  e  d . . . On this birthday day

March Slice of Life Story Challenge  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! Today is my birthday.  A special day, but just another day too. The last two years I wrote birthday lists, so I'm carrying on that little tradition.  I did not peek back ( 2011 and 2012 ) until I completed this year's list.  Amazing to see what stays on the list and what's new that makes the list! Here are thirty-seven things I am ever-so thankful for today and in the coming year: My faithful God Upcoming baptism on Sunday My loving hubby My sweet, funny girls My supportive Mom and Dad My caring brother and almost-sister-in-law A quiet evening home while the girls are at #6'...

March Slice of Life Story Challenge  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! My spring break has been great so far.  Not much relaxation time or book reading.  This is only a "break from school" for me.  I'm usually a full-time mom and teacher.  Balancing my time is difficult, but I find ways to manage.  (Basically, I prioritize and I have learned to let some things go.) However, during a long break, such as this week, I'm a full time mom.  All. Day. Long.  There are no breaks when you have two active three year olds who are currently working on potty training (with some success!) and decide not to nap at home. So, having the extra he...

March Slice of Life Story Challenge  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! I walked in, dropped my purse, and plopped down into the chair. I took a deep breath and reminded myself to just r-e-l-a-x and enjoy. My hair was tugged, clipped up high on my head, pointing in many directions. The mixture was wiped, foils were wrapped, and the layers grew. Time to sit, chat, and laugh.  Relax, do nothing, worry less. Rinse, wash, and repeat.  I closed my eyes.  Scrub, massage, rinse. I moved to another chair.  Comb, part down the middle, clip here, clip there. Look down.  Snip, snip, snip.  Snip.  Sit up.  Snip, snip, sn...

March Slice of Life Story Challenge  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! I was in need of some inspiration.  One of the benefits of a writing community is there are hundreds of writing ideas to borrow, use, and basically steal! Deb's advice for bloggers with writer's block came just at the right time last night.  She provided me with many sparks for writing ideas; however, I thought about just trying to create a list of advice. And then I thought, "Who am I to give advice to anyone?" I walked away from my laptop to warm up some water for hot chocolate and fold a load of laundry.  Two mindless activities that allowed my brain to continue thinking. "W...