Day 7 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL25 My post is inspired by Nerd Beget Nerd’s Learning to Read. Thanks for the inspiration! I’m not exactly sure how I learned to read or even when. I do remember being read to as a child. I remember sitting…… Continue reading How did you learn to read?
Author: kristasjots
Reader. Writer. Teacher. Singer of Random Tunes. Lover of Jokes, Doodling, & Flair Pens.
Pictures are worth a thousand words
Day 6 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL25 Pictures are worth a thousand wordsBut why did I take this one?Why did I take a picture of a single blackberry on my friend’s plate?Was this an accidental picture?Or did I take it on purpose?Her hands were movingWhat were…… Continue reading Pictures are worth a thousand words
A Time Machine?
Day 5 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL25 The torrential downpour outside triggered a memory of my daughter at age two–which then sent me down a rabbit hole to find the picture I could so vividly see in my mind. I can hear her tiny sweet two-year-old…… Continue reading A Time Machine?
March Book Madness… Books Always Win!
Day 4 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL25 March Book Madness is one of my favorite parts of the school year. With the support of our generous PTO, my fifth grade team is able to purchase new titles for each of our classrooms. Beginning in January, students…… Continue reading March Book Madness… Books Always Win!
One Word
Day 3 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL25 Today’s slice was inspired by The Space Between the Pages. Thanks for the inspiration! Here’s my twist on one word that describes my day. ExhaustedWorn outWearyReady to dropFatiguedDog-TiredEmptyDepletedSpentFebruary was brutalMarch was supposed to be the light at the end…… Continue reading One Word
A Slice of Six Word Lines
Day 2 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL25 It is perfect! Let’s get it!Please? The dogs will love it.Really? A big giant carrot? Okay. Tug-of-war and ferocious growlsSchnauzer sisters dragging, running, and chasingThe carrot top has been destroyedWho knew giant carrots bring joy?
When do you fill up your gas tank?
Day 1 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL25 When do you fill up your gas tank?No, this isn’t a metaphor for lifeAlthough, maybe it should be Are you the kind of person that once your tank is halfway emptyYou panic and hit up the next gas station?Or…… Continue reading When do you fill up your gas tank?
Did I lock the door?
Day 27 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by theTwo Writing Teachers! #SOL24 I feel like my brain never turns offNot at schoolNot in the carNot when I’m taking my dogs for a walkNot when I’m standing in the showerNot when my kids are telling me about their daysNot even when I’m lying…… Continue reading Did I lock the door?
Tricks & Treats
Day 24 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL24 My seven year old was determined to help Piper become an expert jumper like her sister, Izzy. With peanut butter treats in hand, she successfully taught our Miniature Schnauzer how to jump! My legs are too little, I can’t…… Continue reading Tricks & Treats
Tail Waggin’ Tutors at the Library
Day 21 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL24 Tail Waggin’ Tutors at the LibraryWhere you get to read to a furry dog friendA seven year old’s dreamCan we sign up, Momma? I might get to read to one of the dogs that visits my classroom at schoolThank…… Continue reading Tail Waggin’ Tutors at the Library
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