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A Better Day Today

I am blogging each day in March for Two Writing Teachers A Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 24 A Better Day Today Today one of my full-year student teachers walked through my classroom door for the first time. Over 7 months of school with her (and my other one) being fully remote. I’m not…… Continue reading A Better Day Today

Worm Heaven?

A #graphicnovelslice Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by

it’s not a “rainy day” for everyone

Did the tooth fairy forget to stop at your house last night?

I heard my husband go into her room,Talking to her gently, Trying to get her awake and dressed for the day.And thenAnd thenAnd thenShe quickly flipped over her pillow to findHer toothHer tooth in the baggie from last nightHer toothThe tooth fairy had not stoppedCrap. Crap. Crap.The tooth fairy had not stopped!Crap. Crap. Crap.The look…… Continue reading Did the tooth fairy forget to stop at your house last night?

What Don’t You Understand About Adults?

Today’s “Tell Us Tuesday” morning meeting prompt inspired my slice for today. I “ask good questions” or so my students tell me… I smiled as I watched their reactions reading the question on the screen. Little eyes above masked nervous smiles caught each other’s gaze. Giggles erupted. “What do you not understand about adults?” -…… Continue reading What Don’t You Understand About Adults?

night + time = “grown up shows”

This year has been a roller coaster ride

Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by. This year has been a roller coaster rideWe buckled our seatbelts in Augustas a squeaky microphone shared all of the protocols for our health and safety planWe braced ourselves as our…… Continue reading This year has been a roller coaster ride

Birthdays can be hard

I am blogging every day in March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 23 Birthday Wishes No cards, No laughter. No cake, No hugs. Just memories, And quiet. And longing, And love. Happy Birthday, Mom. I miss you #SOLSC21

Mixed Emotions

There are just over two months left of the school year and I’m just not sure how I feel about it. A mix of emotions have overcome me and it’s difficult to distinguish what I feel most. Relief: the end is near. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. We’re getting…… Continue reading Mixed Emotions