Slicing every day in March!! Today, I am stuck. I have writer's block. I don't know what to write. The blank page is a sea of white. I am sleepy. I feel defeated. It's only Day #8 of the #SOL17. I look around and it's just me and my husband in the living room. The TV is tuned to a regional soccer championship match. But, neither of us is watching. My husband has fallen asleep and I'm trying to write a post for the #SOL17. Only one of my students has decided to take on the #SOL17 challenge this year. She is writing every day and, according to her mom, is really excited about what is possible. She is realizing that any idea is a good idea if it gets you writing. This morning she told me that it's easier for her to write at home. At home she has memories that trigger stories; she's writing them all down as a daily slice of life. I suggested she write down topic ideas when she's home to use at writing time in school. Today, all ...
This blog is a place to ruminate on the problems of teaching. If I am thinking thoughtfully, my posts will hopefully raise more questions than answers. By problematizing teaching we reflect on those questions that are constantly behind, in front, and at center of everything we do in the classroom. Feel free to comment. I'd love to hear what other teachers are thinking about on these and other issues. Cheers! Elisa