Literacy Learning Zone

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ I've been patient. Probably too patient. It's just about February and I haven't officially connected with my one little word to help guide me through this new year  ... that is now a month old. I've tossed about words just as many of you have as well. Words that peak my interest. Words that light a little fire. Words that bring me joy. Words that speak to my soul. In the past, my one little words have been safe words. Nothing daring and bold. Nothing that caused me big actions. But this

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ I gasped when I opened the email. Out loud. In a meeting. A smile formed on my face. "No way." There was an invitation to attend a workshop with one of the most amazing teacher-writing-mommas out there. She just shared her new book with the world and I was a little tiny part of her journey . I quickly closed the email in disbelief. You see, she is the one who got me started writing slices of life on this little blog almost eight years ago. She's also kind of big deal. And there sh

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ I've become comfortable with this pattern of writing the last couple years. My slice of life writing slows and eventually stops as the school year is in full swing and the holidays arrive. Then January rolls around and I feel that I'm missing out. I'm not recording my stories and I'm missing your stories. But I have enjoyed this time away. For the last two weeks, it's been all about family. Family time. Making memories. Busy living. And not living busy. Just being in the moment. Mor