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Tag Archives: community
Anatomy of a teaching point
I received this text from a colleague this morning: What is the “how” in this teaching point? She queried. I read the part right under “Name your teaching point.” I thought about it. I have not read this entire lesson. … Continue reading
Posted in Passion for teaching, reading, Students First, Teaching, Teaching Strategies, Writing
Tagged community, Lucy Caulkins, RUOS, TCRWP, Teaching Point, writing, WUOS
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Culmination 2016
It has been nearly an entire year since I first walked through the gates of the Sweetest Little School by the Sea to serve as the Principal. It has been a year filled with so much wonderful my heart can hardly … Continue reading
Posted in celebration, Child Matters, culmination, Principal
Tagged challenges, community, Dr. Sandra Winchell, evolving educators, Lisa Saldivar, scott rocco, thoughts
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Trust
The very word calls up ISSUES “Trust me,” whispers in shadows. . . “even though I may not be trustworthy.” “Trust me,” murmurs behind closed door. . . “because I’m not willing to share the truth.” “I don’t think I … Continue reading
Posted in digilit sunday, SOL2016, thoughts, Truths
Tagged challenges, community, Margaret Simon, slice of life, thoughts, trust
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Kahoot! Why I Blog
This evening I learned something new! I was just sitting down to write my blog post for the day and I came across this blog by Chris at Reading Amidst the Chaos. I hadn’t ever heard of Kahoot! before. I … Continue reading
Write like this: Lame Blog Post Day
A lame Slice of Life would be the moment you decide you are going to write this one long sentence then go out and figure out how your third vacation day will go because you had a great idea for … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, SOL2016, thoughts, Write like this, Writing
Tagged blogging, challenges, colleagues, community, lame blog post, litcoachdanak, slice of life, thoughts, two writing teachers
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One Mile Matters
“Come on, Aury! You can do it!” Yelled the parents waiting at the finish line. “Push, push, push!” encouraged one mom. In came three more students, Justin, Javier, Kara. “Nine minutes, fifteen seconds,” said the teacher keeping time. Sweat pooled … Continue reading
Posted in celebrate, Small Moment, SOL2016, thoughts, Truths
Tagged challenges, community, Cool stuff kids do, slice of life, thoughts
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Light & Home
“Welcome to the Point Market,” – he says with a heavy East Indian accent. The man with the turban who just so happens to own the market on the corner where everyone goes when they’ve forgotten anything. We smile. We … Continue reading
What a difference a text makes
An esteemed colleague and friend texted me on my way home from a long day and dinner tonight. “Thinking about you & wishing you the best…” he wrote. Wow. We texted back and forth. A little personal exchange, but mostly … Continue reading
Posted in mirrors, Passion for teaching, SOL2016, thoughts
Tagged appreciation, colleagues, community, compliments, connection, Cornelius Minor, slice of life, texting, thoughts
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The Intimacy of Colleagues in Common
There is an intimacy found with colleagues who are passionate about literacy and children’s learning that I find nowhere outside these circles. When we sit together and share our learning, our thoughts, our resources and concerns, the talk often stretches … Continue reading
Posted in Child Matters, Learning, Passion for teaching, SOL2016, thoughts, Truths
Tagged colleagues, community, conversation, growth, rufus jones, sharing
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New Year…New Word
I love this time of year. It’s the time when everything slows in the world of school and work and the focus shifts to family. Days and evenings are dedicated to connecting, reconnecting and spending time with people we love. Loved … Continue reading
Posted in celebrate, One Little Word, self reflection, thoughts
Tagged challenges, community, Rise, Sparkle
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