4/15/25 I subbed for a dear friend of mine today who had to attend a funeral for a family member. She texted me yesterday morning, and of course I said yes. Today my multiple iterations of sneezing, nose-blowing and subsequent hand washing seem minor in comparison. Someone said, “bless you” after most bouts of sneezing. … More Not Much Energy to Write Today
4/8/25 SOLSC Tuesdays On Wednesday I thought I might write about the futile hunt for Dad’s books that I told one of my kids I had. (I remember asking him to take care of them & give them back when he was done with them. And…. I can’t find them.) On Thursday I considered writing … More Too Much to Write?
3/25/25 Day 25 SOLSC We are three quarters through the Slice of Life Story Challenge, and it is going faster than I expected it to go. Today is the first day I struggled with what to write. So I thought I’d start with a moment of reflection. My focus for the month is my OLW (One … More Checking In
3/20/25 Day 20 SOLSC 25 “Do you have a notebook about the size of a phone?” asked one of my sons. We had been talking about the difference between taking notes on a phone versus using a notebook. He added, “There’s something about putting my ideas on paper that’s different.” As a retired elementary teacher, … More Goldilocks’ Notebooks
3/19/25 Day 19 SOLSC Today started with more surprised faces, this time from a set of kindergarteners. (See here to read about yesterday’s surprised faces.) I have been a guest teacher in this room before, and it’s usually a good day. Active, tiring, busy… But a good day. Here’s how the morning went. A bunch … More Guest Teachering Part 2
3/5/25 In my elementary school, sixth graders could volunteer to help out. Bus monitor was popular, and with 6 (7? 8?) sixth graders just on our street, you didn’t get a very long stint. My favorite volunteer job was a library helper. We stamped library envelopes and the cards in the back of the books. … More Library Cards
3/27/24 SOLSC Day 27 All through my career the question, “Which grade level do you like the best?” has been a hard one to answer. Each has it pros and cons. After reading a post from a friend who is returning to the classroom after being an elementary instructional coach, I started thinking about what … More Elementary By the Numbers
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