Literacy Learning Zone

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ I could write about ... the crazy mixed up schedule and the look of sadness and despair when I informed my friends that small group and book sharing would be temporarily put on hold due to PARCC testing. I could write about ... the excitement that's been building since January is finally happening in the next week and the feeling of anticipation and sense of urgency to  pack, make numerous phone calls, and create checklists for the move into the new home. I could write about ... the daily moments and stories that make

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ Life is full of so many uncertainties. Right now, family, friends, and colleagues are dealing with a multitude of uncertainties. The uncertainty of what's to come. The uncertainty of the right decision. The uncertainty of just not knowing ... Surgery and treatments Infections and infusions Sudden death of a student New positions at school Decisions to stay home Hopes of a growing family Concerns about words said Frustrations with students Busy overbooked schedules The end of the year

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ I have a hard time squeezing in all that I want and need to do.  Every day priorities shift and change depending on the schedule and the little things in life that come up. Until I find that book*. Then everything in life stops.  Priorities are set aside.  And I read. Every waking moment that is free from responsibility, I read. A couple pages during my breakfast while I watch the time tick-tock and I shuffle girls along. Relaxing at lunch with my book open, falling deep into another world. After school, waiting while the girls tap and dance, I

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ A week ago I celebrated my birthday.  It was a big birthday of sorts.  After living with that birthday for a week, it really seems as if not much has changed.   Another year, another number.  I guess I'm good with being forty {sigh} . This weekend I was lucky enough to meet up with a dear friend and fellow slicer.  She gave me one of the best birthday gifts ... My very own sparkly and purply and glittery board (with a side of delicious chocolate).   I remembered seeing visions of the fabulous #glitterboards on Twitter mentioned by the a